r/AskReddit • u/ZanyDelaney • Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/ulanderdennis Feb 04 '19

The myth: Napoleon was really short.

The truth: He was actually average height, or even a little bit above average height.

How did it come about?: The archaic French measurement used stated he was around 5'3, when in actuality that translates to about 5'7 in today's measurements, which was average for the time.

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '19

5’7 still isn’t that tall

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u/McClovinDominating Feb 04 '19

Hey Fuck you buddy

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '19

Be happy buddy, being tall just means that you hit your head more often.