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“But it was published in a book!” - Steve - 12-05-2017 10:11 PM

This is focused on the Mayflower, not Lincoln, but the frustration with misinformation is the same. I would recommend reading some of the anecdotes in the comments:

https://vita-brevis.org/2017/12/published-in-a-book


RE: “But it was published in a book!” - kerry - 12-07-2017 03:11 PM

Yeah, most people are totally unquestioning on these matters, and, more than that, if given the correct information, will disregard it. It's human nature to want to stick with your own story, and only very curious people change their minds.