When discussing the 18th amendment it is stated that it was illegal to consume alcohol. The amendment prohibited the manufacture, sale, transportation, and importation of alcohol, but not consumption.
When discussing the 1938 War of The Worlds broadcast it is said that it occurred on Halloween night. It was actually broadcast on October 30th.
When discussing the Scopes trial William Jennings Bryan's name is pronounced Bryant.
When discussing the 1900 Galveston hurricane, it is stated that the area experienced "gale force winds of 120 mph". Gale force is from 39-54 mph. 74 mph and higher is hurricane force.