Most of us weren't in the room for history's most famous happenings. That means it just takes one slip-up or folktale — whether because of an overzealous biographer, a creative retelling, propaganda, or just a story that's easy to latch on to — to create a whole new version of events.
For every famous name, there are dozens of deserving personalities who have been forgotten. Here's a handful of influential figures who have affected our lives in ways big and small, from the inventor of Duct tape to one of the world's first pop music stars.
The currency we're most used to seeing today wasn't always the most common, and the U.S. has produced many now-rare forms of money throughout its financial history. Here are six examples.
Which Country Produces the Most of Your Favorite Foods?
Did you know that Canada has an abundance of lentils, Germany's tops for cheese, and Madagascar produces most of the world's vanilla? Check out which countries are most likely to be the starting point for your favorite ingredients.