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The Norse knew of North America, referred to as Helluland, Markland, and Vinland, and explored and attempted to colonize it.
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“They knew of the existence of North America.”
“Hellenland, Markland and Vinland as they called them as they explored them and they tried to colonize the New World.”49:53Report a misattribution
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