50 Common Misconceptions Debunked in 6 Minutes

This video is about to change your life. Not just because it is funny, informative, quirky and quick, but also because you're about to realize your entire life is a lie.

All those fun facts, little gems of historical knowledge, tidbits of trivia and did-you-know brain teasers were wrong. You read it right: worthless, bologna, made-up, fictional, simply common misconceptions.

Time to set things straight with this six-minute explosion of info via YouTuber MentalFloss.

1. According to the children's song "Six Little Ducks," what did the one little duck who ruled the others have on his back?

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   Answer: Feathers

   

2. Who stole the Queen of Hearts' tarts?

   Answer: Knave of Hearts

   

3. In what year did the classic Nintendo game The Legend of Zelda debut?

   Answer: 1986

   

4. Which doctor is referred to as "The Nazi" in Grey's Anatomy?

   Answer: Miranda Bailey

   

5. Who illustrated the Lemony Snicket books?

   Answer: Brett Helquist

   

6. What are Bandit and Snowman transporting to the Republican National Convention in the movie Smokey and the Bandit II?

   Answer: Elephant

   

7. What car rental company claimed they "try harder?

   Answer: Avis

   

8. What title did Yertle hold in Dr. Seuss's book Yertle The Turtle?

   Answer: King of the Pond

   

9. What film used the tagline "A story about love at second sight"?

   Answer: While You Were Sleeping

   

10. Which record did Hal Needham attempt to break with notable stuntman Stan Barret and the Budweiser Rocket?

    Answer: Land Speed

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11. What is the name of the sister who goes blind in the Laura Ingalls Wilder Little House on the Prairie series?

    Answer: Mary

    

12. What film used the tagline "Movie? What movie?"

    Answer: Top Secret

    

13. What film used the tagline, "Hello, my name is Andy and this is my movie?"

    Answer: Man on the Moon

    

14. Which Dunkin' Donuts product is endorsed by Rachael Ray since she claims she cannot make it herself?

    Answer: Coffee

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15. Who's the only actor to receive a best acting nomination for a performance in any of the Star Wars movies?

    Answer: Alec Guinness

    

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