51 Favourite Facts You’ve Always Believed That Are Actually False

Napoleon wasn't short? Bananas don't grow on trees? Here, the world's most contagious myths and misconceptions—debunked.

by DAVID MCCANDLESS, RD.com (with additional reporting by Brandon Specktor)

Photo: Shutterstock

Napoleon Was Short

A tall tale. At five six, he was slightly above average height for a Frenchman of the time.

more at ReadersDigest.ca