There are No Straight Lines or Perfect Circles Fact
Straight lines and perfect circles don’t exist in reality, they are mathematical abstractions.
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?
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.
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).
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.
Getting Rid of the Estate Tax Would Increase the Wealth Gap Fact
The estate tax (“death tax”) is one of the taxes preventing an unsustainable wealth gap; eliminating the estate tax would increase the wealth gap.