12 Ridiculous Myths About History's Monsters And Dictators, Debunked

Ah, the monsters and dictators of history. We have been fascinated by them for centuries - their power, their brutality, their cunning. But as much as we think we know about them, there are still so many myths and misconceptions that have been perpetuated over time. In this list, we will be debunking some of the most ridiculous myths about history's monsters and dictators, so you can separate the grisly truth from the often baffling fiction. 

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From the false report of North Korean official Jang Sung-taek being thrown into a cage with 120 starved dogs, to the doctored image of Kim Jong-un laughing while reading the book Fire and Fury, to the myth of Benito Mussolini making the trains run on time, to the fake picture of Vladimir Putin riding a bear - we will be taking a closer look at these myths and examining the facts behind them, such as they are.