Just interested in learning about some of the lesser discussed misconceptions about historical figures. Everyone knows about Thomas Edison, but I'm more interested in hearing about people who were equally as famous but those whose "fame-stealing" isn't' as widely known.
Bill Gates and DOS. I don't think Bill Gates has personally created anything that his company is known for; he bought DOS.
I do have to give Gates credit for his inventive use of unsavory and unethical business practices, however. It's also a little-known fact that Bill Gates appropriately named his company after his penis.