Misconceptions About Colonial America | Mental Floss

Can you guess which of these iconic moments are a myth? Paul Revere screaming on horseback, The Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock, or the Founding Fathers signing the Declaration of Independence on July 4th. It turns out, the answer is ... all of them. Yikes. 'Misconceptions' is back with an all-new episode that will destroy and rebuild your perception of Colonial America. 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 Copyright Notice: This video and YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of Mental Floss. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to this YouTube Channel is provided.