A Pilgrim UFO Sighting Came Long Before Roswell
They speculated that the light somehow transported them back to where they started.
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In today’s world many misconceptions have been perpetuated—becoming modern day “facts”—when, in reality, myths and hearsay have taken over. Sorry to burst your bubble, but in this weekly column, Ripley’s puts those delusions to the test, turning your world upside down, because you can’t always…Believe It!
Are We Facing A Redheads Extinction?
Only about 4-5% of the world’s population carries the gene for red hair.
Are There Bodies Buried In The Hoover Dam?
Drowning, dynamite blasts, rock slides, and falls all contributed to the Hoover Dam’s death count.
Was Civil War Surgery Really Performed Without Anesthetic?
Minié ball bullets often shattered bones, leaving no choice but to amputate.
George Washington Carver Didn’t Invent Peanut Butter
Carver was still an extraordinary scientist, even turning down a job from Thomas Edison.
Can A Shark Really Smell A Drop Of Blood From A Mile Away?
Their sense of smell and olfactory systems are a hundred times stronger than a human’s.
The Truth About Van Gogh’s Severed Ear
A rival artist may have cut it off with a sword.
Cowboys In The Wild West Didn’t Wear Cowboy Hats
They seemed to actually prefer derby hats.
Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow Didn’t Start The Great Chicago Fire
Could a cow really be to blame?
Did Pocahontas Love John Smith And Save His Life?
She was just 11 years old when John Smith arrived.