Horned Helmets and Vikings
Countless people wear horned helmets on Halloween because they are “Vikings” – but Vikings actually did not wear helmets with two large animal horns coming out the top. No evidence has been found of horned helmets. However, plain round helmets have been found.6. The Egyptian Cleopatra. Yeah, err…she wasn’t Egyptian, technically. Cleopatra actually descended from a line that came from Greece, so is more Greek than Egyptian. However, the fact is renowned because she dressed like a goddess of Egypt, and loved Egyptian history so it is understandable. Understandable, but not true.
Napoleon and His Midget Height
Many people are convinced Napoleon was a short, short man standing only about 5 feet tall. This is wrong, and Napoleon probably hates hearing this in his grave. He was actually 5’7, which is not that bad after all.
The Cake Permission by Marie Antoinette
Everyone loves cake and believing Marie Antoinette was the awesome princess who said, in reference to her people, “let them eat cake.” Unfortunately, no proof of this awesome quote relates to her.
The Flushing System was Invented by a Man Named Thomas Crapper
HAH, it would be hilarious if a guy surnamed Crapper invented a system that flushes crap out but sadly, this, too, is false. The flush was invented long before Crapper even grew up.
The Egyptian Cleopatra
Yeah, err…she wasn’t Egyptian, technically. Cleopatra actually descended from a line that came from Greece, so is more Greek than Egyptian. However, the fact is renowned because she dressed like a goddess of Egypt, and loved Egyptian history so it is understandable. Understandable, but not true.
