Jan Genomonic Man

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That doesn't make sense.

I'm Jan, Genomonic Man, and today's episode will be on one of the most influential explorers in history, Captain James Cook.

And just before I get into the podcast, it is worth mentioning a few key dates in regards to Captain Cook.

Firstly, January the 17th is the 250th year anniversary of Captain Cook becoming the first European to cross south of the Antarctic Circle.

And secondly, January the 26th is Australia Day, which is the date the convicts disembarked at Sydney Cove in 1788.

But the arrival to Botany Bay, which most people get confused with January 26th, was on January the 18th.

However, the site was found to be unsuitable, hence Sydney Cove.

Born in 1728 in Yorkshire, England, Cook grew up in a modest farming family.

After five years of schooling, Cook began work with his father, who was promoted to farm manager.

He then worked in a shop as an apprentice when he was 16, that combined both a grocery and a haberdashery.