factoid
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/ˈfæktɔɪd/
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/ˈfæktɔɪd/
A statement that many people believe to be true, but probably isn't.
Some people think that humans only use 10% of their brains, but that's just a factoid.
一部の人々は人類が脳の10%しか使用していないと思っているが、それは単なる知的好奇心である。
A small, interesting piece of information, often about something not very important.
Here's a pop factoid for you: Did you know that the shortest war in history lasted only 38 to 45 minutes?
ここにポップな知的好奇心があります:歴史上最も短い戦争がわずか38から45分間続いたことをご存知でしたか?