Historical Figures That May Or May Not Have Actually Existed

Published on July 19, 2021
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Betty Crocker

Betty Crocker is a fictional character created by the brand of the same name to use in advertising campaigns. The portrait of Betty Crocker was commissioned in 1936 and was used on product packaging. However, she was never a real person. The name Betty was chosen as it was seen as a cheery, All-American name.

Betty Crocker

Betty Crocker

Alfred Bulltop Stormalong

Alfred Bulltop Stormalong was a folk hero and subject of Massachusetts based nautical tall tales. The name first showed up in sea shanties and later appeared in the 1930 book Here’s Audacity! by Frank Shay. Although he was the subject of many songs and stories, it’s not believed that he was a real person.

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Alfred Bulltop Stormalong

Alfred Bulltop Stormalong