Throughout history, governments have sometimes enacted policies based on flawed data, misunderstandings, or even myths. Some of these policies had lasting impacts on society, shaping public behavior, influencing economic trends, or restricting freedoms—all based on information that was later proven incorrect. Here are ten historical examples of policies that were set into motion by misinformation,

Against the expectations of numerous election analysts and forecasters, the Republican Party has won control of all three branches of the U.S. government again, vindicating this Listverse post from five years ago to an extreme degree. It is quite likely that President-elect Trump will soon find that his campaign won from President Biden and Vice

The President of the United States is often seen as a symbol of power and leadership, responsible for commanding the military, signing laws, and shaping national policy. However, the job of the president extends far beyond these high-profile responsibilities. Tucked away in the Constitution, federal statutes, and historical precedents are duties that range from deeply

Few U.S. politicians have led a life as unlikely as Jimmy Carter (October 1, 1924–December 29, 2024). A poor peanut farmer who became the 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter was a contradiction in almost every way. He ran for governor of Georgia with segregationist support and then increased the number of African-American