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Discover the World's Adventures: Where Every Fan is an Explorer!

Explorers are the intrepid dreamers and daring adventurers who chase horizons, unraveling mysteries of distant lands, cultures, and nature, driven by curiosity and the thrill of discovery that redefines the world map.

Explorers Trivia

Who was the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean from the New World? (Advanced)
#1: Christopher Columbus
#2: Vasco Núñez de Balboa
#3: Ferdinand Magellan
#4: Hernán Cortés
Who is known as the first person to circumnavigate the globe? (Easy)
#1: Ferdinand Magellan
#2: Christopher Columbus
#3: Vasco da Gama
#4: Sir Francis Drake
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Explorers Fun Facts

Explorer Marco Polo traveled over 24,000 miles throughout Asia and Europe in the late 13th century, documenting his adventures in The Travels of Marco Polo, which inspired future explorers.
Explorer Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic expedition in 1914 became famous for his incredible leadership and survival skills after his ship, the Endurance, became trapped in ice and sank, leaving his crew stranded for nearly two years before they were rescued.

Explorers Polls

What is your favorite type of exploration?
Land Expeditions
Ocean Exploration
Space Travel
Urban Exploration
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What is your favorite historic explorer?
Marco Polo
Christopher Columbus
James Cook
Ferdinand Magellan
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Books: The Lost City of Z by David Grann Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery by Scott Kelly The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey by Candice Millard In Patagonia by Bruce Chatwin The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn by Hergé Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer The Great Life of King David by Kimberly A. Johnson The Adventure of English: The Biography of a Language by Melvyn Bragg The Call of the Wild by Jack London A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson Premium


Movies: Stargate The Last Starfighter Time Bandits The Iron Giant Galaxy Quest Zathura: A Space Adventure Flight of the Navigator SpaceCamp Battery Park The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Premium

Music: The Last Goodbye by ODESZA A Moment Apart by ODESZA Awake by Tycho Luminous by Moby Weightless by Marconi Union Landfill by Daughter Cold Little Heart by Michael Kiwanuka Nara by E.S. Posthumus Sunset Lover by Petit Biscuit Everything In Its Right Place by Radiohead Premium

TV Shows: Expedition Unknown The Amazing Race Our Planet Planet Earth II Lost in the Wild Running Wild with Bear Grylls The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice How to Survive a Disaster Limitless with Chris Hemsworth Wonders of the Universe Premium

Video Games: Journey Subnautica The Witness Firewatch Abzu The Long Dark Outer Wilds Oxenfree ABZÛ Eastshade A Short Hike Premium
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