The ‘Weird Facts’ Instagram page has 1.2 million followers who can’t get enough of the enticing trivia it posts. For your enjoyment, we’ve compiled a few of the page’s most fascinating historical and scientific tidbits. Vote up the entries you found intriguing and surprising as you scroll down.
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The founder of the “Weird Facts” Instagram project ultimately decided to expand out and develop a trivia learning app when the project’s popularity skyrocketed. Over 900 strange, fascinating, and real facts can be learned and used to wow friends and family during dinner. Certain knowledge may seem odd, but “Weird Facts” has double- and triple-checked every piece of information.
In-depth analyses of media literacy and how to tell the difference between real and misleading facts I had a conversation with Steven Wooding, a British Institute of Physics member, who commented on the mindset that a real, enquiring, objective scientist should have.
“As their work may take years to bear fruit, scientists must be tenacious and curious about how the world functions. The ability to think creatively and pay attention to detail when learning are both crucial “In an interview with Bored Panda, Steven said.
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“We must be receptive to new information and let statistics, not just our opinions, shape our decisions. However, we must also be critical of the facts. One experiment does not a fact make. A fact is derived from trials that may be carried out repeatedly and independently.”
Our attention spans have decreased, claims the study, as a result of the development of online newsfeeds and social media sites like TikTok and Twitter. Because long-form content demands more concentration and effort from us, we typically have a lesser tolerance for it.
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“If you are time-constrained, it’s probably only normal that you don’t want to spend a lot of time on one article but instead want to scan the headlines to gather a variety of quick facts. Without a genuine interest in the subject matter, I have definitely noticed that I am less likely to read a lengthy post “He claimed that while we are saving time, we are also maintaining a very superficial level of knowledge.
“The drawback is that we will ultimately miss out on something because we won’t be able to understand it at a deeper level. Ironically, given how hurriedly people move around these days, ” said by Steven.
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“Realize that you probably don’t know too much, and adopt a growth mentality. Only by spending time investigating the world can we come to a deeper understanding of it. We have a wide but shallow spread of knowledge because of our short attention spans, which is the root of this problem. You will undoubtedly learn more if you take the time to read a book on the subject “The expert offered some suggestions and urged everyone to have the patience to consume knowledge that isn’t merely bite-sized
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Meanwhile, Mike Sington, a pop culture and entertainment specialist from Hollywood, told me that there are several warning signs to watch out for that could mean a fact or a source isn’t trustworthy.
Red flags to look out for include: “it’s absurd, it’s too good to be true, you haven’t seen the claim anywhere else, you haven’t heard the source, the source isn’t reputable, you can’t find two other sources making the same claim, and your gut tells you, ‘this can’t be true,'” was said by Mike..
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One fundamental thing we can do to check the veracity of a truth is… to start off with a simple and humble Google search, the expert said, adding that “the rise of social media has diminished the dependability of information because misinformation can spread so quickly before it can be addressed.” We should keep an eye out for further sources and proof. If nothing turns up, we should keep our skepticism.
“Do this and consider your post before you repost; else, you risk aggravating the situation. Amplifying a claim does not make it true or correct, “he stated.
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According to Mike, reliable sources include Associated Press, Reuters, and The New York Times. They use fact-checkers and editors to make sure the data they post is accurate. They are essentially performing your research and assignments for you. It would take too long to enumerate all the unreliable web sources that you should stay away from. “Proceed with caution,”
“Because of the way information and entertainment are delivered to us now, our attention spans have been drastically lowered to just a few seconds at a time. By fast browsing through Instagram and TikTok, users can amuse themselves while learning tiny bits of news from a Twitter feed. It’s developing an unnatural habit
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