<p>Was Napoleon really pocket-sized? Did people actually think the Earth was flat? And was Twinkies' shelf life ever <em>actually</em> 30 years? In our very first episode, Taylor tackles some of the biggest (and weirdest) misconceptions that have somehow become common knowledge. Spoiler: You're not the only one who's been confidently wrong.</p>

Was Napoleon really pocket-sized? Did people actually think the Earth was flat? And was Twinkies' shelf life ever actually 30 years? In our very first episode, Taylor tackles some of the biggest (and weirdest) misconceptions that have somehow become common knowledge. Spoiler: You're not the only one who's been confidently wrong.

Napoleon Wasn’t Short, and Other Things We’ve All Gotten Wrong

Every week on Almost Right, your host MB—a recovering know-it-all with a knack for hot takes and half-facts—dives into the stories behind the stuff you think you know. From misunderstood history to pop culture myths and weird science, this show explores the fine line between being confidently wrong and accidentally brilliant. Addictive, hilarious, and just informative enough to sound smart at your next dinner party.

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