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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?

Correlation Does Not Imply Causation fact

Correlation does not imply causation, but it can indicate it. The more correlating factors between events, the more likely there is a causal relationship.

Unsold Atari E.T. Games Were Buried in a Landfill fact

After 'the North American Video Game Crash of 1983' unsold copies of Atari's E.T. were buried in a landfill in a New Mexico desert along with other Atari games.

Humans Have About 86 Billion Neurons fact

Studies show the average human has about 86 billion neurons and roughly as many glial cells, however the exact number of neurons and glial cells remains unknown.

The Inventor of the Polio Vaccine Didn’t Patent it fact

Jonas Salk invented the polio vaccine in 1953 but never patented it. He believed, that like the sun, a vaccine for polio belonged to the people.

Perceived Value Can Matter More Than Actual Value fact

The amount of social, economic, or other value we perceive a person, place, or thing to have affects our perception of it (often more than actual value).

Light Can Affect Mood fact

Exposure to light in moderation, especially natural sunlight, can have an uplifting effect on mood, while excessive darkness can have the opposite effect.

Facts

Correlation Does Not Imply Causation fact

Humans Have About 86 Billion Neurons fact

The Inventor of the Polio Vaccine Didn’t Patent it fact

Light Can Affect Mood fact

The Sherman Brothers Wrote More Film Scores Than Any Songwriting Team fact

The Power Glove Was the First Gesture-Based Game Controller fact

Correlation Does Not Imply Causation fact

Unsold Atari E.T. Games Were Buried in a Landfill fact

Humans Have About 86 Billion Neurons fact

The Inventor of the Polio Vaccine Didn’t Patent it fact

Perceived Value Can Matter More Than Actual Value fact

Light Can Affect Mood fact

The Sherman Brothers Wrote More Film Scores Than Any Songwriting Team fact

Venture Capital Helped Create Silicon Valley and Startup Culture fact

Language is a System of Communication that Uses Symbolism fact

The Power Glove Was the First Gesture-Based Game Controller fact