🌊 What if a sea on old maps just… vanished? Centuries ago, explorers believed a mysterious body of water — the Sea of Verrazano — stretched across North America, offering a shortcut to Asia. It appeared on maps, guided explorers, and shaped how people saw the world… until it turned out to be something else entirely. 🗺️ What was this sea really? How did it fool so many? And why did it disappear from maps forever? 🎥 Dive into the strange story of a sea that never really was — and uncover the secrets behind one of history’s most fascinating cartographic mistakes. Hit play and journey into the mysteries of the Sea of Verrazano! Credit:
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