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It turns out, we're all totally misquoting William Shakespeare. Also, Jane Austen is probably not like the woman you're imagining in your head. And the story of Frankenstein... well, we just have that entire thing wrong.
In this episode of Misconceptions, we're covering famous books and authors. It's time to rethink what you know about our most classic stories.
Join host Justin Dodd in an endless pursuit of the truth.
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In this episode of Misconceptions, we're covering famous books and authors. It's time to rethink what you know about our most classic stories.
Join host Justin Dodd in an endless pursuit of the truth.
Mental Floss is the home for all things curious. Subscribe here for new Mental Floss videos every Wednesday at 3pm (and don't forget the bell!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5...
Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@MentalFloss?sub_confirmation=1
About Mental Floss:
Mental Floss is where curious people come for trivia-tastic information. Mental Floss produces lists of fun facts, debunks common misconceptions, and tells untold stories from history, science, culture and more.
Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss
Facebook: https://facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
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Misconceptions About Famous Books & Authors | Mental Floss
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