Let's face it: This spot is really fun to add/do pop quiz questions in. It's fun to learn neat new facts and it's fun to surprise others with some new facts. But there are two problems that can make an otherwise awesome pop quiz into a dud!
Problem 1: Facts That... Aren't!
A lot of facts AREN'T actually a fact - especially on the internet! A lot of "strange facts" sites are FILLED with inaccurate or downright FALSE statements that are just commonly believed to be true. That doesn't make them actually true! Remember, anyone can say anything is "true" on the internet - but that doesn't make it so. Research your facts before making a pop quiz question about them. That "stranger than fiction" fact you just found might very well BE fiction!
Watch for these common pitfalls:
1. "Facts" that exist only to shock or awe. There are a lot of gross "facts" that exist only to frighten or gross out people, but have no truth behind them.
2. "Facts" that couldn't possibly be proven. Think about it. Is your "fact" something that a scientist could actually sit down and PROVE? Is it something the world of science would even bother to try to...
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