People Famous For Things They Didn’t Do

Being famous probably isn’t as comfortable as everyone claims. Everyone knows who you are, everyone watches your every move. Some people can reach a level of fame that makes their name transcend time itself, being known by many generations after their death. Usually this is because they did something truly unique in their lives.

But what if you’re famous for something you didn’t do? That must suck, right? Enjoy these examples below.

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson didn’t actually invent his iconic moonwalk. In fact, many people used it before MJ turned it into one of the most recognizable moves in modern dance. Even James Brown – who can hardly be called anonymous – had moonwalked before Michael attempted it.

Pythagoras

If you hate the Pythagorean theorem, you don’t hate Pythagoras: he never invented it. History shows that the theorem was known and widely used almost 1000 years before Pythagoras was even born.