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10 Facts That Are Really LIES!
Napoleon Wasn’t Short. His height has
been reported at between 5’5 and 5’7, the
latter being the current average height for
males, according to the CDC.
Albert Einstein was not a bad student. He
was a child prodigy and studied advanced
physics before he was 11 and calculus at
age 12.
Humans do not have five senses. They
have way more, including the ability to
sense pain, hunger, thirst, ability to feel hot
and cold and more.
The Great Wall of China is not visible from
space. Because it’s thin and blends into
its surroundings, the Great Wall cannot be
seen from space with the naked eye.
We use more than 10% of our brain. We
use 100% of our brain every day, just
maybe not all at one time.
Bulls don’t get angry when they see red.
Bulls are color blind. It’s the movement of
the cape that angers them.
Your hair and nails will not continue to grow
after you die. The skin around your hair and
nails may retract, giving the illusion that
growth occurred.
Vikings did not wear horned helmets. The
iconic image originated in 19th
paintings and operas.
The Declaration of Independence was
signed on August 2nd
You do not have to wait 24 hours to report
a missing person.
For more fun facts, watch our episode
on popular vacation destinations that are
disappearing.
, 1776.
Or, watch our episode on the deadliest
selfies. Yes, people have died taking
selfies. Thanks for watching.