Alexander Gordon Laing really was the first the first European to reach Timbuktu. He arrived in August of 1826. He was killed (possibly strangled) on or about September 26, 1826 – shortly after he departed Timbuktu, some five weeks later. (info from Wikipedia)
Given that Timbuktu isn’t all that remote, was a prominent city and center of learning, and had been a major trade route crossroads for centuries (at its peak in 1500, it was larger than most European cities and much wealthier), the first white European to reach it is pretty much along the lines of “The first American to reach Paris”.
BasilBruce over 2 years ago
Because of that last one, a lot of people are on Edge.
Imagine over 2 years ago
EX-plorers
Jesy Bertz Premium Member over 2 years ago
MS Internet Explorer. The most popular means to download better web browsers.
Richard Howland-Bolton Premium Member over 2 years ago
I HAD forgotten about IE. thank you for ruining my day.
Doug K over 2 years ago
Alexander Gordon Laing really was the first the first European to reach Timbuktu. He arrived in August of 1826. He was killed (possibly strangled) on or about September 26, 1826 – shortly after he departed Timbuktu, some five weeks later. (info from Wikipedia)
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member over 2 years ago
IE won’t be forgotten for as long as we still have mission critical applications that only run on it, of which there are a depressing amount.
InvertedCow over 2 years ago
the number one use of IE is to download another browser.
LOLBeth over 2 years ago
Given that Timbuktu isn’t all that remote, was a prominent city and center of learning, and had been a major trade route crossroads for centuries (at its peak in 1500, it was larger than most European cities and much wealthier), the first white European to reach it is pretty much along the lines of “The first American to reach Paris”.
Chris over 2 years ago
ha, that’s funny. I like the second and third ones. :D
Zebrastripes over 2 years ago
In a way, we’re all explorers ….every morning going through “GC” never knowing what to expect with the next click…
JoshHere over 2 years ago
The Lame Historian Side of the Horse
InTraining Premium Member over 2 years ago
so is Horace exploring the idea of a teaching career…?
Plods with ...™ over 2 years ago
IE finding viruses and click bait since 1995
mistercatworks over 2 years ago
Not to forget “Windows Explorer”, who changed his name to “File Explorer” for no particular reason.
Bill D. Kat Premium Member over 2 years ago
The second one bears a close resemblance to Gen. George McClellan.
billrobinsonmusic over 2 years ago
Who is the middle guy?
Bozo T over 2 years ago
The number 2 pix is Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904); the guy who “found” Livingstone.
Ron Bauerle over 2 years ago
One way to make IE attractive (if you’re a brony):
https://www.deviantart.com/staticwave12/art/Internet-Explorer-Pony-307805646
BlueFin Premium Member over 2 years ago
Horace H. Horse – the first horse to explore remote control
chromosome Premium Member over 2 years ago
Here’s a page of Internet Explorer jokes: https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-good-Internet-Explorer-jokes
BigBoy over 2 years ago
The first explorer to reach down deep in his pockets to pay the lawsuit ?
charles9156 over 2 years ago
comical