The Taj Mahal in Agra is not a palace, it is a tomb built for the wife of Emperor Shah Jahan.

Los Angeles is actually called "El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angeles de Poroiuncula"; it was shortened down for obvious reasons.

Panama hats were not first created or designed in Panama.

India Ink does not come from India.

There is a real man who has lived in Charles de Gaulle Airport in France since 1988.
His passport and papers were stolen and he could not exit the airport or return to the country he was exiled from. There have been many movies made about him. (eg. The Terminal).

Buying an airplane ticket last minute does not always mean you got the best possible deal.
Most of the time the best deals are advance purchases, or checking out sales, that happen most often on Wednesdays.

Some objects are cheaper outside the duty-free zone in airports/ports.
This largely depends on the location. Mostly duty-free shops have good bargains.

The German Christmas Pickle Tradition does not exist in Germany.
According to the story, a pickle shaped ornament is hidden on the Christmas Tree. The person who finds it will get a treat or present.

Very few travel writers earn enough to live off.
These writers usually live very poorly or have special agreements with travel magazines/guidebooks.

Most bed and breakfasts allow plenty of privacy and are not run by eccentric couples.
Bed and breakfasts are usually a great, safe place to stay at.

Over 9/10 plane crashes have survivors.
Plane crashes are not always fatal.

Bhutan does not have a limit on tourist visas.
Bhutan has high tourist tariffs and visitors must go on packaged tours- making the country seem exclusive.

Big Ben is actually the name of the biggest bell in the Great Clock Tower of Westmister, not the tower itself.