45 Myths People Believe to Be True Even Though They Are Clearly Not

Albert Einstein is known as one of the smartest and greatest physicists of all time, so naturally, there are more than a few myths and misconceptions surrounding his life and career. One of the most popular ones is that he once failed a math class.

People use this misconception as an inspirational story to say that even those who fail in school can go on to succeed later in life. While that’s a nice story, it’s nothing but a myth. There’s no proof or record that Albert Einstein failed in school, and it is now largely believed to be a myth.