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Christopher Columbus vs Nikola Tesla

Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.

What the votes say

The world picks Nikola Tesla over Christopher Columbus, 57% to 43%. Nikola Tesla is #6 of the 185 thinkers in the world ranking. Christopher Columbus is #10, and #3 of the 13 from Italy.

Side by side

Christopher ColumbusNikola Tesla
World rank#10#6
CountryItalyCroatia
Lived1451–15061856–1943

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