Benjamin Franklin Didn’t Invent the Lightbulb: Despite his many inventions, the lightbulb isn't attributed to Benjamin Franklin; instead, it's credited to pioneers like Thomas Edison and Sir Hiram Maxim.
Napoleon Wasn’t That Short: Contrary to popular belief, Napoleon Bonaparte stood about 5’7”, which was average or even slightly taller for his time.
Shakespeare Had a Tremendous Vocabulary: Shakespeare's linguistic prowess was remarkable, boasting a vocabulary of over 29,000 words, far exceeding the average person's vocabulary today.
Cleopatra Lived Closer to the Moon Landing than the Pyramids: Cleopatra's reign was closer in time to the 1969 moon landing than to the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza, highlighting the vastness of human history.
The Color Pink Didn’t Always Mean “For Girls”: Pink was historically considered a masculine color, while blue was seen as more feminine. Societal perceptions shifted over time, leading to today's color conventions.
The Eiffel Tower Can Grow Taller in the Summer: Due to thermal expansion, steel structures like the Eiffel Tower can expand and contract, causing the tower to grow up to six inches taller during warmer months.
The Sandwich Was Named After an Actual Person: Legend has it that the sandwich was named after John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who wanted a convenient meal during his card games.
The Shortest War in History Lasted 38 Minutes: The Anglo-Zanzibar War holds the record for the shortest war, concluding in just 38 minutes in 1896, a stark contrast to wars that span years or even decades.