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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?

Liberty is to Faction what Air is to Fire, an Aliment Without Which it Instantly Expires fact

As James Madison said when discussing special interest factions and liberty in the Federalist #10, "Liberty is to faction what air is to fire, an aliment without which it instantly expires".

Collectives are Comprised of Individuals, and Individuals Comprise Collectives fact

All collectives are comprised of individuals, and all individuals comprise collectives; thus we can never fully consider collectives without considering individuals, or vice versa.

Fibonacci Introduced the Modern Numeral System to Europe fact

Leonardo Fibonacci introduced the modern decimal numeral system (the Hindu–Arabic numeral system) to Europe in 1202. Before this Roman numerals were used.

Protestantism is like Classical Liberalism and Catholicism like Social Liberalism fact

Historically, Protestantism is like classical liberalism (individual liberties and rights) and Catholicism is like social liberalism (state enforced social justice).

Blood Sugar Affects Hunger, Weight Gain, and Energy Levels fact

Carbohydrates (especially simple ones like sugars) "spike" blood sugar (glucose) levels. This triggers insulin production, causes hunger, and primes the body for weight gain.

Politics Can be a Science fact

Politics can be treated as a science (political science), but it must always seek data that can be confirmed by our senses (empirical evidence).

Frankenstein Can be Read as a Political Metaphor fact

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1818) can be read as a political metaphor where Dr. Frankenstein and his monster represent the philosophies and attitudes of the liberal revolutionaries, specifically those of the French Revolution and ensuing "Reign of Terror."

Athletes Can Determine their Own Sex in International Sports fact

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled that athletes can determine their own sex in international sports like the Olympics.

Liberty and Equality are Mutually Dependent fact

We present an essay on the purpose of the laws and government to better understand how liberty, rights, equality, and justice are inseparable in nature and in civil society.