37 Lies, Myths and Untruths You’ve Been Force Fed Like a Foie Gras Goose

Well, look who came crawling back!
You “just knew” that these were all factual yesterday, didn’t you? You came in here cockily spouting a few “facts” that you’ve believed your entire life, and didn’t take our suggestion of a fact-check seriously. Nor did you count on the fact that we have some of the best fact-checkers in the game. How did it feel to wake up to this list? Knowing that your precious facts have somehow magically transformed into myths must be eating you up inside.
We’ll just leave this list here as a reminder to you and any other gullible believers out there.
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Busted Myths!










Tesla and Edison

Friendship over Fisher?

Dr. Macro/Wiki Commons,
Bob Beerman and Beer Parry/Wiki Commons

Rivalry, drama, and a few liberties taken: ’Hamilton.’


The Wizard of Oz

MGM
Fingerprinting Myths

Source: 14 Myths About Crime We Believe (Thanks To Pop Culture)
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Salem Witch Trials

Brain Usage

Elevators

Hysteria


Knights


Vikings




Gain muscle, not bulk – lift weights.

Austin Powers



The Dumb Blonde Stereotype



Europe
