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The truth can be humorously twisted by history. Stories become inflated over time, facts become confused, and all of a sudden we are all living with false beliefs. So let us correct the record! Some of the most well-known myths from history, along with the true stories that go with them, are listed here.
1. People in the Middle Ages thought the Earth Was Flat
Surprise! People back then weren’t clueless. Scholars had already figured out the Earth was round as early as 500 BC.Or did Columbus want to prove that it isn’t a total myth? In actuality, educated people in the Middle Ages already knew the Earth was a sphere, but this misconception gained popularity because of a book published in 1828.