The Mistake of Christopher Columbus

"The Mistake of Christopher Columbus" by Jules Archer is a funny story that mixes political thoughts with make-believe, asking what would happen if everyone found out the world was flat in the 1950s. It all starts when Herbert Fitzgrone, a lonely guy from Australia, says he has proof the Earth is flat, stirring up big arguments and confusion as people try to figure out what that would mean. The story follows the crazy reactions of newspapers, leaders, and groups around the world as they deal with this strange idea. Years later, the story turns when Fitzgrone admits he messed up his math, proving Columbus was right all along about a round Earth, making everyone think about how silly they acted.