6 popular myths around the world

The story mentions not to eat 'the fruit in the middle of the garden', an apple isn't mentioned anywhere. Alright, it could be an apple but, it could just as easily be any other fruit. To say that Eve ate an apple is incorrect. She ate the forbidden fruit which could have been an apple or any other fruit. 

The story mentions not to eat 'the fruit in the middle of the garden', an apple isn't mentioned anywhere. Alright, it could be an apple but, it could just as easily be any other fruit. To say that Eve ate an apple is incorrect. She ate the forbidden fruit which could have been an apple or any other fruit. 

He holds patents for many things but, in reality they have resulted from the hard work of his technicians. Arc lighting was invented by Sir Humphry Davy four decades before Edison was even born. He used a carbon filament. In the years that followed, other scientists tried to perfect his model but none of them were successful, the filament broke in 12 hours. Edison discovered the right type of filament which would not break. It is impressive but, not the first. 

Historians claim that Indian freedom was inevitable. Some even say that his involvement slowed down the liberation process. He introduced non-violence or ahimsa but, historians say that if the Indians had used violent means they might have been granted freedom early. Also, Gandhi was only 16 when the Indian National Congress was formed and his much famed Civil Disobedience movement is a small part of a bigger picture. 

Historians claim that Indian freedom was inevitable. Some even say that his involvement slowed down the liberation process. He introduced non-violence or ahimsa but, historians say that if the Indians had used violent means they might have been granted freedom early. Also, Gandhi was only 16 when the Indian National Congress was formed and his much famed Civil Disobedience movement is a small part of a bigger picture. 

However, it still didn't become independent! The war went on for seven more years. Independence was granted from Britain on September 3,1783 when Definitive Treaty of Peace was signed. 

But, there is no proof whatsoever that Jesus was born on this day. Even the part which shows Him being born in a manger and in the presence of three wise men is incorrect. There were three gifts, not men. 

The Bible does not specify Jesus’ birth date, and historical evidence suggests he was unlikely born on December 25. The date was chosen centuries later, likely to coincide with existing Roman winter festivals.

However, it still didn't become independent! The war went on for seven more years. Independence was granted from Britain on September 3,1783 when Definitive Treaty of Peace was signed. 

While July 4, 1776 marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, the vote for independence actually occurred on July 2, and Britain did not formally recognize U.S. independence until 1783. This makes the commonly cited date a simplified version of a longer historical process.

Peyton Randolph of the Continental Congress was appointed as the first President during the American revolution. On his orders, a Continental Army was created and Washington was appointed as it's commander. John Hancock succeeded Randolph. He congratulated Washington after he defeated the British in the Battle of Yorktown. The reply which Washington wrote was addressed to 'The President of United States'. Washington was elected President eight years later and so, he was the fifteenth US president, not the first. 

George Washington was the first president under the U.S. Constitution, but several presidents served under the Articles of Confederation before him. This nuance is often overlooked, leading to the widespread misconception.