Genghis Khan's real name wasn't Genghis Khan; that was a title meaning "universal ruler," bestowed upon him later in life. His birth name was Temüjin. elaborate
Michelangelo was a vegetarian. elaborate
The British Empire at its height controlled a landmass a quarter of the Earth's total land surface. elaborate
Johannes Gutenberg wasn't the inventor of movable type, but he's credited with inventing the printing press that made mass printing with movable type practical and efficient. elaborate
Shakespeare never went to college. elaborate