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What are 10 differences between Viking misconceptions and reality?

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1. Vikings did not wear helmets with horns. 2. Not all Scandinavians were Vikings. 3. Not all Vikings were dirty and wild-looking. 4. They didn't drink from any skull cups (at least non were ever found). 5. They didn't spend 24/7 fighting or at war. 6. Vikings were never a unified army. 7. Not all Vikings are tall and blonde. 8. Vikings used expensive and sophisticated swords made of iron and these weapons were highly decorated, not crude weapons. 9. Vikings went for easy prey. 10. Vikings were interested in trade and new land, not war.

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