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s heard the story and published it in the “Chicago Republican.” Catherine O’Leary’s cow, as well as Mrs. O’Leary herself, were ultimately found innocent of causing the blaze. 42/51 photos © Public Domain William Tell and the apple shot The legendary Swiss archer most likely did not shoot an apple off his son’s head. 43/51 photos © Getty Images William Tell and the apple shot The story is more likely a myth or symbolic legend and did not originate from sources closer to the event. 44/51 photos © Getty Images Henry Ford’s invention Ford did not invent the automobile. 45/51 photos © Getty Images Henry Ford’s invention While his Model T made it practical and affordable for families, the invention of the automobile was the result of the work of various innovators over several decades. 46/51 photos © Getty Images The Apollo landing and the waving flag As many conspiracy theorists claim, the flag that the first moon landing crew supposedly planted on the lunar surface did not wave because of the wind. 47/51 photos © Getty Images The Apollo landing and the waving flag The flags were held rigidly in place by rods. They were stored rolled up in concertina fashion and could swing back and forth after being planted because of the thin little rods that kept them extended. 48/51 photos © Getty Images Ostriches hiding their heads Contrary to popular belief, ostriches do not hide their heads in the sand to avoid predators. 49/51 photos © Getty Images Ostriches hiding their heads When threatened, ostriches sometimes flop down and try to blend into the background. For a distant predator, they often seem to disappear because of their coloring. 50/51 photos © Getty Images Napoleon’s height The French military leader was not abnormally short. 51/51 photos © Getty Images Napoleon’s height During the French Revolution’s instability, the incorrect belief that Napoleon was short arose. This is because he is said to have been measured in French feet and inches, which are longer than English units.

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