The Mandela Effect is a phenomenon that makes us question even the most mundane memories from the past. In June 2019, the famed New York Times crossword puzzle made it the theme, and defined it as, "a recent refinement of false memory that typically refers to pop culture or current event references." Named by paranormal researcher Fiona Broome, it's basically remembering something that doesn't match with historical records. For example, the stuff you use to make your home smell fresh isn't "Febreeze" (more on that later).
Broome has said that she "loves" the idea that the Mandela Effect, or others claiming they distinctly recall different events or details, could be proof that we're existing in alternate realities. We're not so sure that's the truth, but these comparisons between popular belief and reality is making our jaws hit the floor as we type. Check out the most gobsmacking "facts" here.
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Nelson Mandela's Death
Let's start with the reason we're all here. Nelson Mandela, who this theory is named after, died in 2013. However, countless people distinctly remember him dying in prison in the 1980s. But his death isn't the only example of a Mandela Effect. We have been wrong about so many dates, details, and more. Keep going for more commonly misremembered moments in history
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Looney Tunes, Not Toons
It makes almost zero sense, but yes, the cartoon was spelled as "Tunes."
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The Berenstein Bears Didn't Exist
The lovable cartoon bear family actually spelled their last name with an "a": The Berenstain Bears.
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Curious George's Tail
... was never there. Are you freaking out? Okay, moving on.
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'Sex and the City'
While these four women were having sex in the city, the show was actually titled Sex and the City.
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Febreze
You might use the stuff every day, but be honest: You thought it was "Febreeze," didn't you?
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Oscar Mayer
One of the most confounding of all: There's an "A" in "Mayer"?! Honest to goodness, we thought it was Meyer.
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Skechers
Less sketchy than most, people have been befuddled to see that there's no "T" in Skechers.
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Froot Loops
Kellogg had been spelling fruit like that for years and we only noticed it now ... wowza.
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King Henry VIII's ... Turkey Leg?
For some reason, people distinctly remember this portrait showing the king of England wielding a turkey leg. To be clear, he was not.
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Monopoly Man and His Monocle
... or more like the fact that he doesn't have one. This, as some suggest, might be a simple confusion between him and the Planters peanut company's mascot, Mr. Peanut.
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Pikachu's Tail
Though many of us clearly remember black detailing on the Pokemon character's tail, but in reality, it's just yellow.
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The Hyphen in Kit Kat
If you've just had an existential crisis about the fact that there's no hyphen in between "Kit" and "Kat," know that you're not alone.
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Fruit of the Loom Logo
It used to have a cornucopia behind the fruit ... right? Right?!
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Cheez-It or Cheez-Itz?
We swear, there used to be an extra "z" at the end! What.is.happening.
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Double "Stuf" Oreos
If you're trying to tell us there isn't a second "f" in Stuf, our lives have officially been a lie.
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Mona Lisa's Smile
There are a LOT of theories about this one, but so many people have claimed that she used to have a more obvious smile.
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C-3PO Has a Silver Leg
Even the biggest Star Wars fans (and Halloween costume sites) get it wrong. The robot isn't all gold; he has one silver piece on his right leg.
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The Flintstones Has Two Ts
We've been pronouncing it without that first one, so this is really awkward now.
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Cinderella's Castle
Contrary to populate belief, there is only one Cinderella Castle and it's in Walt Disney World in Florida. The blue and pink castle in California's Disneyland is Sleeping Beauty's.
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Ed McMahon and Publishers Clearing House
We can see it clear as day: Ed McMahon handing families everywhere giant checks. But really, McMahon was never a spokesperson for the company. Instead, he worked for American Family Publishers, but he never handed anyone checks. His face was simply on the envelopes.
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"Play it again, Sam."
In the movie Casablanca, this line is never said. What is said by Ingrid Bergman's character is: "Play it once, Sam. For old times' sake."
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"Luke, I am your father."
The exchange is as iconic as the Star Wars movies themselves, however, it's another line that was never said. "No, I am your father," is the line.
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"We're gonna need a bigger boat."
"You're gonna need a bigger boat," is what is said by Roy Scheider's character.
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Chartreuse
Do you recall someone telling you that chartreuse is a magenta-pink color? So many others agree with you. But in reality, it's a shade of green.
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"Life is Like a Box of Chocolates"
... is not what Forrest Gump (played by the amazing Tom Hanks) actually said. If you listen closely he says, "Life was like a box of chocolates." We're regretting all of those Instagram captions right about now ...
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"Mirror, Mirror on the Wall"
Nope, that wasn't a line in Snow White either. In fact, the Wicked Queen says, "Magic mirror on the wall ..." Yep, our childhood has been ruined too.
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"I'm so 2008 ..."
While some swear the Black Eyed Peas released their hit single "Boom Boom Pow" in 2008, it really came out in 2009. Fergie doesn't sing, "I'm so 2008/You're so 2000 and late," she says,"I'm so 3008/You're so 2000 and late." Mind. Blown.
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"Luke, I am Your Father."
Honestly, this was the one that cut deep. Perhaps the most famous movie line in history wasn't even said. All he really said was, "I am your father."
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