Busting Popular Myths That You Probably Thought Were Facts

The Actual Independence Day

Americans celebrate their Independence Day on July 4th and believe that was the day that their founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. July 4th was actually the day that Congress approved the document, and it wasn’t signed until August 2nd.

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The More You Know

  • Danny Devito used to work as a hairdresser. For corpses.
  • There's a shrimp-like creature that makes aluminum armor to protect itself.
  • You can buy a completely renovated and converted Boeing 727 jet that accommodates 23 people for less than the cost of a Ferrari.
  • You spend about 10% of the time you're awake blinking.
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