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20 Facts That Really Shocked, Surprised, And Truly Fascinated Me This Week

Although you were probably taught that a young George Washington cut down his father’s cherry tree, the story is actually a myth that was popularized in an attempt to make Washington seem like the ideal role model for young Americans. It’s a rather ironic twist, considering the fake story appeared in children’s textbooks as an example of the importance of honesty.

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