George Washington’s Cherry Tree Tale Debunked
Uncover the dishonesty in a tale about the virtues of honesty.
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!
Uncover the dishonesty in a tale about the virtues of honesty.
Let’s take a bite out of this proverbial 19th-century wisdom.
“Liquor before beer, you’re in the clear. Beer before liquor, never sicker.” Right?
Turns out, this tale isn’t as “tall” as you might think.
Robert Ripley had the inside scoop when it came to Lindbergh’s so-called record.
The evidence is “flagging” when it comes to her involvement in the original design.
Sure, everyday Americans were surprised, but the upper strata of government? Not so much.
The term “zero-gravity” proves misleading when it comes to freefalling through space.
Long ago, the hyper-lore surrounding Paul Revere galloped away with the facts.
Limited floor time means limited exposure to bacteria, right? Wrong.