Fact
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A fact is something that is real or true, or something that can be shown to be true or real.
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[change] Facts as statements
A fact is something which is true. What is it that is correct? It is the sense of a statement or proposition. In principle, statements are either true or false. However, in practice, their truth value may not be known, and waits for appropriate evidence.
[change] Examples of true statements
- The earth's sky during the day is usually blue.
- Clouds are usually white.
- The leaves of growing plants are usually green.
- Most people have two legs.
- Most dogs have four legs.
[change] False statements
- Water always comes from the sky.
- Dogs are made of cheese.
- All people have 1 leg.
- Cows live in water.
- There are horses alive on the moon.
[change] Opinions
A fact is not the same as an opinion. An opinion is perceived and assumed to be true, but lacks proof or evidence. The scientific method is a means by which an opinion may be tested. However, not all opinions are testable, so it may not be possible to know if they are true. An opinion that can not be tested is still an opinion until someone can find a way to test whether it is true or not.
