Thor Heyerdahl
Thor Heyerdahl was a renowned Norwegian explorer and anthropologist, best known for his 1947 expedition on the Kon-Tiki raft, which he used to demonstrate the possibility of ancient South Americans reaching Polynesia. His theories challenged conventional views of pre-Columbian trans-oceanic travel and have inspired a generation of adventurers and historians. Heyerdahl's work continues to be influential in discussions about migration and cultural exchange across oceans.
Born on Oct 06, 1914 (110 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Estonia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 502 | $31,000 | 12$ |
| Totals | 1 | 1,326,539 | 502 | $31,000 | 12$ |
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Estonia:
Thor Heyerdahl, a world-renowned explorer, died in 2002.
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New Zealand:
Fortunately, toromiro seeds were collected during James Cook’s and Thor Heyerdahl’s expeditions.
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Switzerland:
Thor Heyerdahl crossed the Pacific in 1947 on a raft, proving that ancient Peruvians could have settled Polynesia.
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