The Speed of Light is Constant (in a Perfect Vacuum) Fact
In theory, the speed of light, in a perfect vacuum, measured from an inertial frame, is constant with an exact value of 299,792,458 m/s.
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There is No Such Thing as Objective Truth Myth
The idea that all truth is subjective, that there is no objective truth, is a myth. Everything either has an absolute truth value (even if we can’t know it) or is an opinion or belief.
The U.S. is the Only Very Highly Developed Country Without Universal HealthCare Fact
The United States of America is the only “very highly developed country” that doesn’t have universal healthcare out of over 50 nations.
The Term “Computer” Used to Refer to Humans Fact
The term “computer” used to refer to humans who did computations (“computer” used to be a job description, not a machine).
In the Era of Good Feelings the U.S. had a “One Party System” Myth
Some claim there was a “one-party system” for a brief moment in the Era of Good Feelings under Monroe and the Democratic-Republicans, but that isn’t fully true. There was still federalist opposition in those years.
The Quicker Food Spoils, The Healthier it is Fact
In general, as a rule of thumb, the quicker a food spoils (rots or decomposes) the healthier it is for you.
The Long Term Capital Gains Tax is Lower Than the Short Term Capital Gains Tax Fact
The long term capital gains tax is lower than other federal income taxes, including the capital gains tax and the income tax.
There are Different Types of Tyranny Fact
There is a type of tyranny for at least every type of government. When special interests are favored over the general will and the rule of the law, it is a type of tyranny.
Democracy is a Form of Government Where Power Originates With the Citizens Fact
Democracy is a form of government where power originates with the citizens, the citizens then either rule directly or delegate power to representatives.
Oligarchy is a Form of Government Ruled By “the Few” Fact
Oligarchy is a classical form of government ruled “by the few.” Generally, the term implies that monied interests rule (dictate the laws) rather than the people or their representatives.