Facts

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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?

We are made of star stuff.

Everything is Made of “Star Stuff” fact

As Carl Sagan correctly stated, "we are made from star stuff". The elements in our body, and everywhere else were transformed by nucleosynthesis in stars.
Bayes' theorem

Bayes’ Theorem Can Calculate Probable Truth fact

Bayes' theorem is a probability theory used to calculate the likelihood of an event being true or not true based on conditions related to the event. (i.e. an equation used for calculating conditional probabilities).
Are Humans Hardwired to be Social Beings?

Humans are Hardwired to be Social Beings fact

Humans are hardwired to be social beings. We naturally cooperate, care, and compete. From quarks, to cells, to plants, to animals, cooperation is in our DNA.
Money Can Buy Happiness

Money Can Buy Happiness fact

Money can buy happiness in some ways, and cause unhappiness in others, studies have shown that different types of wealth and income affect happiness and unhappiness in a variety of ways.