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* The [[wikipedia:Yellow Emperor|Yellow Emperor.]] Whilst there might have been an actual historical figure that made the basis for him, the numerous legends surrounding his tale and the many achievements accredited to him (and his servants) makes it hard to tell where the historical figure ends and where the myths begin.
** And let's not even get started on Prester John.
*** Lev Gumilev [http://www.kulichki.com/~gumilev/English/sik.htm tracked it] from obvious and crude propaganda to the tiny grain of truth hidden far behind it. It was so ludicrously embellished, mixed and distorted that this legend would be ''less'' worthy of a facepalm if it was merely made up.
* See the massive examples section on the [[Memetic Badass]] page. Humans like doing this.
* ESPN the Magazine's original "Player X" was an anonymous NFL star whose identity is supposedly only known by four people (himself included). The guesses regarding his identity started once his first column was published and haven't ceased, but in all likelihood it will never be revealed. Adding to the mystery are MLB Player X, NBA Player X, and NASCAR Driver X. Gah, ''who'' are they? The world will probably never know. But I totally bet they sit on thrones made of the skulls of their enemies and drink the nectar of the gods.
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