In the US, it's called a personal flotation device, or "PFD".
BALLS
scarcity
Leif probably encountered some storms while sailing.
Variable
Ferdinand Magellan died in 1520 while sailing around the world. Magellan was killed in a battle with the inhabitants of the Philippine isles.
Yes
Lief Ericson
No, sailing and ceiling are not homophones. Homophones are words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings and spellings. While sailing and ceiling may sound similar, they are not considered homophones.
He absolutely did. There had to be a storm or two while he was sailing which caused waves. Anyway, I have NEVER heard of any ocean to be wave-less.
he study finches on his way back
Radio and flares
It didn't. It struck an iceberg and sank while sailing to America.