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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?

Organized Noize Popularized Atlanta Hip Hop fact

Organized Noize, a music collective founded in 1992, helped popularize Atlanta-based "dirty south" hip hop via their work with OutKast, Goodie Mob, TLC and more.

People With More Money Save More fact

On average, those with more money save more, in both the short-term and long-term, while those with less money spend more and extend themselves on credit.

The University of Al Quaraouiyine is the Oldest University fact

The University of Al Quaraouiyine in Fes, Morocco is the oldest, still operating, degree granting university in the world. It was founded in 859 by Fathima Al-Fihri (a Muslim woman).

There is a Computer that Costs Five Dollars fact

The Raspberry Pi Zero is "a $5 computer", a credit card sized programmable computer that launched with $5 price tag in 2015.

Computers Can Beat Humans at Go fact

In March of 2016, Google's AI AlphaGo beat Lee Sedol, one of the best professional Go players in the world, in four out of five games in a no-mercy match.

Stephen Sondheim is the Father of the Modern American Musical fact

Stephen Sondheim can be considered "the father of the modern American musical". Sondheim evolved the traditional American musical instead of adopting the more contemporary style of his peers.

The More You Do Something, the More You Value it fact

The more time and energy you put into something, the more you value it. This Escalation of Commitment phenomenon (or commitment bias) relates to a number of other decision making biases.

Being Gay Used to Be Illegal fact

"Being gay" (same-sex activity and partnership) used to be illegal in the U.S. and the U.K., and being gay is still illegal in many parts of the world. The details are complex.

Tableware Affects the Taste of Food fact

According to recent food science, tableware (plates, cups, and cutlery) affect the taste of food along with a number of other factors like color, smell, sound, and more.

Alan Turing is the Father of Computer Science and AI fact

Alan Turing can be considered "the father of computer science and AI." Turing made major contributions to computing, codebreaking, and even helped the Allies win WWII.