The closest he got was to land on the island of San Salvador, in the Bahamas. So first, Columbus did not ever land in North America. Second, Columbus was not sailing across the Atlantic to prove that the world was round-all the educated people knew that it was round.
Amazon slashes Prime annual membership cost â but only until this Wednesday. Amazon has announced that, for the next three days, new subscribers to Amazon Prime will pay Â£59 for an annual subscription â a saving of Â£20 from the regular price. The offer, which runs from 16 to 18 November in the UK, has been timed to coincide with Amazonâs Black Friday Week, which will take place all next week.
Also, if a Prime-eligible package arrives after the two-day shipping guarantee and you reach out to customer service, Amazon may extend your Prime membership by a month. MORE: 15 Best Amazon Prime Perks. Q.: How much does Amazon Prime cost? A.: The membership fee for Amazon Prime is $99 per year or $12.99 per month. The first 30 days of the annual subscription are free, and you can cancel anytime. Students can get a generous price break, however.