George Washington's Wooden Teeth: Contrary to popular belief, George Washington did not have wooden teeth. His dentures were made from a combination of ivory, gold, and human and animal teeth.
Betsy Ross and the First American Flag: While Betsy Ross is often credited with designing the first American flag, historical evidence for this claim is lacking, and the story may be more legend than fact.
Paul Revere's "Midnight Ride": The famous phrase "One if by land, two if by sea" attributed to Paul Revere was actually written by poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Benjamin Franklin and the Kite Experiment: It's widely believed that Benjamin Franklin flew a kite during a thunderstorm to prove that lightning is electricity.
Abraham Lincoln and the Internet: A viral meme claimed that Abraham Lincoln invented Facebook and fought vampires, based on fictional portrayals rather than historical fact.
The Emancipation Proclamation Ending Slavery: While the Emancipation Proclamation declared slaves in Confederate states "forever free," it did not abolish slavery nationwide.
The Pilgrims Landing at Plymouth Rock: The story of the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock in 1620 is based on tradition rather than historical evidence.
The Boston Tea Party: Contrary to popular belief, participants in the Boston Tea Party did not dress as Native Americans.