Botulinum Toxin (Botox) is the Most Lethal Natural Toxin Known Fact
Botulinum Toxin (AKA “Botox”) is the most lethal natural toxin known to human kind, that fact helps explain its paralytic effect.
Facts
A Fact is a thing that is indisputably the case and is typically proven through evidence. If science, logic, and citation can prove something is true, then it gets labeled fact. If one or more parts of a statement are false, then it should be categorized a myth (all half-truths are myths). Some truth has grey areas, others like “Lincoln was a Republican” are a matter of record. You’ll find both types below, and when we use philosophical arguments that employ logic and reason, it will be noted.
Below is a list of factoids we have rated as “facts”. If you think you can prove any of the facts below to not be true, please let us know in the comments. All input will be considered. See our list of myths here. Learn more about what is a fact?
Opioids Have a History of Being Marketed As Cures Fact
Opioids have a long history of being marketed as cures for addiction and pain. This has contributed to the current opioid crisis in the United States.
The Pledge of Allegiance was Written By a Socialist Fact
The U.S. Pledge of Allegiance is an oath of allegiance written by Christian socialist minister Francis Bellamy in August 1892. It was meant to paired with a salute.
Jesus is the Most Mentioned Person in the Quran Fact
Not only is Jesus in the Quran, he is actually the most mentioned person in the Quran. Islam teaches Jesus was a prophet and was a precursor to Muhammad.
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%.