Jesus is the Most Mentioned Person in the Quran Fact
Not only is Jesus in the Quran, he is the most mentioned person in the Quran (if you count direct and indirect mentions). Islam teaches Jesus was a prophet and was a precursor to Muhammad.
Thomas DeMichele
Baron Rothschild Made a Fortune on Waterloo and Said “the Blood on the Streets” Quote Myth
Nathan Mayer Rothschild, likely didn’t say the “blood on the streets” quote, and further the story of him making a fortune at Waterloo likely isn’t true.
Royal H. Burpee Invented the Burpee Fact
One might think the exercise movement “the burpee” has something to do with burping, but burpees are named after their originator Dr. Royal H. Burpee.
The “Royal We” Describes the Use of “We” in Place of “I” Fact
Although not often used these days, the “Royal We” (AKA the “Majestic Plural”) is a term that describes the use of “we” in place of “I.”
All Electrons and Positrons Could Be a Single Entity Fact
The one-electron universe theory postulates that all electrons and positrons are actually a single entity moving back and forth in time.
What is True On Average For a Group Isn’t Always True for Its Members Fact
What is true for members of a group on average isn’t always true for individuals in those groups.
Potentially, Everything is Light Fact
Nikola Tesla was said to have said “everything is light.” That is potentially correct. In theory, the universe could be explained by electromagnetic energy.
The Top Income Tax Bracket Used to Be 90% or More Fact
The top marginal income tax rate was over 90% under FDR and Eisenhower, but the effective rate in those times ranged from roughly 0% – 60%.
You Can’t Prove a Negative Myth
The saying “you can’t prove a negative” isn’t accurate. Proving negatives is a foundational aspect of logic (ex. the law of contradiction).
There are No Straight Lines or Perfect Circles Fact
Straight lines and perfect circles don’t exist in reality, they are mathematical abstractions.