Busting Popular Myths That You Probably Thought Were Facts

“I Am Donut” is Not Real

People love reciting the “Ich bin eine Berliner” quote from JFK with the joke that he is actually saying, “I am a donut.” It’s simply not true. No one was confused at the rally since that phrase was popular among born and raised Berliner’s. Sorry!

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The More You Know

  • Portland was named by a coin flip. Had the coin landed the other way, the city would be known as Boston, Oregon.
  • Kids ask about 300 questions a day.
  • Tic Tacs got their name from the sound they make.
  • During World War 2, a bear named Wotjek joined the Polish army. He carried ammunition and occasionally drank beer.
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