Historical Figures That May Or May Not Have Actually Existed

Published on July 19, 2021
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Kaycee Nicole Swenson

Kaycee Nicole Swenson was one of the first internet-famous people during the early 2000s. For two years, she was open on her blog about her struggle with leukemia, which captivated readers. It was reported that she passed away in 2001, but after fans started looking into the story, they realized it was all fabricated by bored housewife Debbie Swenson, who was very much alive and was pretending to be Kaycee’s grieving mother.

Kaycee Nicole Swenson

Kaycee Nicole Swenson

The Marlboro Man

While many believed that the Marlboro Man was an actual person, he was actually just a marketing invention created by the company. Interestingly enough, four of the actors who portrayed the Marlboro Man actually died of smoking related diseases since the ads were on air in the 1950’s.

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The Marlboro Man

The Marlboro Man