Accused Salem Witches Were Hung, Not Burned at the Stake
Burning witches at the stake may have been a popular practice at other times in other parts of the world, but it never happened at the Salem Witch Trials.
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Busting Popular Myths That You Probably Thought Were Facts
The More You Know
- Mr. and Mrs. came from the words master and mistress.
- Peanuts grow underground.
- Maine is the only state that has a one-syllable name.
- J is the only letter that doesn’t appear on the periodic table.