i just heard the one about thomas edison being mexican

[Really_Not_All_That_Bright]

@Exapno_Mapcase

If this is a reference to Ellis Island officials changing immigrant names, well, not only did this never happen but there never was even an opportunity for them to ever change a name. Random one of zillions of cites.

Not Ellis Island, since there’s no reason for a Mexican to enter the US via an EC port, but same principle, yes. Interesting citation.

[Voyager]

@rlanpo

thank you!

now unfortunately i must disillusion my fellow teachers. that will be fun. by fun i mean we’ll play shoot the messenger and i’ll be the messenger. whee.

If they actually believe this story, maybe you can teach a critical thinking class for them, since it sounds like they can use one.

[astorian]

Since the real name of Brazilian soccer legend Pele is Edson Arantes, and he was named after Thomas Edison, well… it stands to reason Thomas Edison was Brazilian.

[Tastes_of_Chocolate]

@astorian

Since the real name of Brazilian soccer legend Pele is Edson Arantes, and he was named after Thomas Edison, well… it stands to reason Thomas Edison was Brazilian.

Hmm, then I’m Swedish royalty.