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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?

A Small Part of a Curved Surface Will Look “Flat” fact

If you look at a curved surface from close up it will look "flat", if you change your perspective and "zoom out" it will look "round".

The Standard Model Shows How Elementary Particles Interact fact

The standard model of particle physics shows how the elementary particles interact via the four forces to create the physical universe.

Conway’s Game of Life Models Evolution fact

Conway's Game of Life is a simple rule-set that models the evolution of systems. It's a "zero-player" computer program that demonstrates "cellular automata".

Mushrooms are the Fruiting Bodies of Fungi fact

All mushrooms are fungi, but not all fungi are mushrooms. Mushrooms are the fruiting body of fungi that typically grow above ground.

Truffles are Mushrooms fact

A truffle can generally be considered a type of mushroom under a definition that considers any spore bearing fruiting body of a fungi a mushroom.

All Types of Systems are Generally Comparable fact

General systems theory shows us there are commonalities between different types of physical and conceptual systems which we can study to better understand complex systems.

Theory, application, and experimentation in the arts and sciences

Theory, Experiment, and Application Apply to all Arts and Sciences fact

We can apply the concepts of theory, experimentation, and application to all the arts and sciences. For instance we have theoretical physics, experimental physics, and applied physics.

Music Can Be Understood Through Intervals fact

Music theory and the basics of playing music (especially on the piano) can be understood through music intervals. All scales, chords, and most songs are based on intervals.

Free Radicals are Harmful fact

Free radicals are atoms, molecules, or ions missing electrons. When antioxidants are unavailable, free radicals can damage cells in an effort to "balance" electrons through oxidation.

Everything Depends on Frame of Reference fact

Everything we perceive depends on our frame of reference. What we observe is relative to our point of view. In other words, "it is all a matter of perspective".