We got a huge amount of information about the historical figures of the past, but how many truth in it? Many of the facts about which we hear since childhood, have no evidence.
For example, a small rise of Napoleon explain his ambition, lust for power, and even loving. But is it really so low was he? The proven fact that the rise of Napoleon was pretty normal – 170 centimeters.
Everyone knows that van Gogh cut off his ear, but no one said that it was just a piece of the lobe.
The next myth soothes all the losers and their parents: albert Einstein was a bad student. But in fact, his grades were high, particularly in the Sciences and mathematics.
If you ask who invented the light bulb, most will immediately say, Thomas Edison. But it's not like he just found a way that made the bulb burn for a long time.
It is considered the undeniable fact that Salieri out of envy poisoned Mozart. But Salieri was a court conductor and his position was higher. Besides the doctor who treated Mozart believed that he died from "millet fever". Rumors of poisoning — just a rumor!
The idea of universal gravitation occurred after an Apple fell on his head Isaac Newton. In fact, the Apple fell nearby.
When it comes to world travel, all at once reminded of Ferdinand Magellan. Unfortunately, Magellan died in the middle of the road, the expedition finished the trip around the world without him.
Everyone knows the most beautiful and powerful Egyptian. Of course, it's Cleopatra! Only Cleopatra was not Egyptian, her family was from Macedonia.
And one of the most recent myths 20th century: Mickey mouse was invented by Walt Disney. In fact, the famous mouse was invented, AB ayverks, subordinate Walt Disney. And even the name was not invented by Walt Disney, and his wife.
