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Cortes took Montezuma on a sailing trip on Lake Teshkoko, where Montezuma was astonished by the use of wind-powered boats.
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“And he takes Montezuma with him on a sailing cruise on Lake Teshkoko. And the emperor is astonished at this new technology of using the wind to sail on the water.”Play from 13:28Report a misattribution
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