History isn't just a set of facts; it's a story. And like any good story told over centuries, it's like a giant, global game of "telephone." A little misunderstanding here, a bit of propaganda there, and suddenly, a complete lie is cemented in our minds as fact. We learn them in school and see them in movies. But the truth is often far more interesting than the fiction. So, get ready to update your mental files. We're about to debunk ten of the most persistent historical "facts" that are actually complete lies.