FAQ About Howard Hughes

Common misconceptions about Howard Hughes include the belief that the 'Spruce Goose' was made primarily of spruce; it was actually made mostly of birch wood. There's also a tendency to simplify his mental health issues as mere eccentricity, whereas he suffered from severe OCD among other problems. Moreover, while often remembered for his seclusion, Hughes was at one point a very public figure and immensely active in multiple industries before withdrawing from public life.