History has often been the subject of internet discourse, ranging from educational content to fierce arguments over the past. While people frequently turn to online platforms to discuss and debate history, many often lack proper knowledge on the subject. When one or more parties use historical misconceptions and false statements to push their claims, they are open to becoming laughingstocks on social media.
On the subreddit r/confidentlyincorrect, examples of bad history are just some of the ignorant exchanges users have posted. Below are some of the more egregious examples of would-be historians embarrassing themselves.
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Jesus Did Not Author The Bible (Nor Was He American)
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Canada Was A Major Combatant In WWII
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Who Was President In 2001 Again?
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Years Don’t Work Like That
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They Think The Founding Fathers Ended Slavery
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WWI Veterans Were, In Fact, Largely Running Things By WWII
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The Concept Of A Spherical Earth Was Invented In 1920 Apparently
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They Think The Church Never Killed Anyone
