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The 20 Greatest Historical Myths

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20. Eve ate a bad apple

An apple a day might keep the doctor away, but they have still had bad publicity as the “forbidden fruit” that Eve tasted in the Garden of Eden, thereby making life difficult for all of us. Yet nowhere in the biblical story of Adam and Eve is an apple mentioned. It is simply called “the fruit of the tree that is in the middle of the garden” (Genesis 3:3). OK, it COULD have been an apple, but it might just as well have been an apricot, a mango, or any other sort of fruit. For one thing, apples were not nor ever was found in that part of the world..

Warmie

It is funny how that, over time, myths or just stories, have become facts in some people's minds.

(((((((((((((((((( Monty ))))))))))))))))))

So true. Got 19 more to bring here. Some are 'interesting', you will see.

Warmie

You're so right (((( Warmie )))), a lot of historical facts do get misunderstood over time.
Eg. You'd be surprised how many people think that Abraham Lincoln-Jones was born in the USA. When in reality, of course, he was actually Welsh, but when he left Wales to make his fortune in the New World, he was obliged to cover up his Welsh birth, and fabricate a " Born in the USA " cover story, so he could become President of the USA. So, he dropped the " Jones " that he felt might be a giveaway, and became Abraham Lincoln. Nice to see a Welsh boy do so well!

((((((((((( TackingIntoTheWind ))))))))))))))

Hmmm, I am related to some Jones'.....

Warmie

This is more evidence of what I've always suspected, (((( Warmie )))). You are waaay too cool not to be Welsh!

(((((((((((((( TackingIntoTheWind ))))))))))))))))

My My!!!

I am taking that as a very high compliment. Thank you!!

Warmie