General knowledge
The human body has 206 bones at birth, but as we grow older, some bones fuse together, leaving adults with a total of 300 bones.
Um, actually: this is backwards. Babies are born with around 300 bones, and as they grow, some fuse together, resulting in 206 bones in adulthood.
The Harry Potter series introduces us Muggles to a plethora of magical items such as flying brooms, the Floo Network and wands. In The Prisoner of Azkaban, the overworked Hermione Granger is given one such magical device, one that allows her to teleport so that she could attend each class.
Um, Actually: The device Hermione had gave her the ability to rewind time to attend her classes in their past blocks.
In Ancient Egypt, pyramids were built as homes for pharaohs during their lifetimes, and many still serve as palaces today.
Um, actually: pyramids were built as tombs for pharaohs after death, not as homes.
SpongeBob SquarePants lives in a bright orange pumpkin at the bottom of the ocean, where he works as a fry cook at the Chum Bucket.
Um, actually: he lives in a pineapple and works at the Krusty Krab.
The moon orbits the Earth every 24 hours, which is why we always see the same side of the moon.
Um, actually: the moon orbits Earth roughly every 27.3 days (about a month).
Though it's easy to imagine superheroes living in a world of black and white morality, some well-known superheroes were originally villains, including The Flash, Rogue, and Hawkeye.
Um, actually: The Flash was never a villain.
The Garuda Pancasila, Indonesia’s national emblem, features a golden eagle holding a ribbon that says “Merdeka atau Mati,” which means “Freedom or Death.” This phrase symbolizes the bravery of the Indonesian people.
Um, actually: the ribbon on the Garuda says “Bhinneka Tunggal Ika,” which means “Unity in Diversity,” not “Merdeka atau Mati.”
In the video game Minecraft, the game is over after defeating the Ender Dragon. This involves finding and activating an End portal, traveling to the End dimension, and then battling the Ender Dragon.
Um, actually: the game isn't over after defeating the Ender-dragon. You can still play the game and do stuff like go to the end city.
The Sahara Desert is the largest desert on Earth because of its massive size and extremely high temperatures. It spans much of North Africa and is known for its scorching heat.
Um, actually: Antarctica is the largest desert on Earth.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief is a story about a troubled young boy who finds out his father is the Greek god 'Zeus", making him a demigod. He and his friends are given the task of finding and returning Zeus's lightning bolt as monsters from the Underworld attempt to stop them.
Um, actually: he’s the son of Poseidon.
Steven Paul Jobs was an American businessman, inventor, and investor. In 2011, Steve Jobs, the founder of Google, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking technology.
Um, actually… Steve Jobs was the founder of Apple, not Google.
BTS, South Korean K-pop band that shot to international stardom in the late 2010s. BTS is known for their collaborations with artists like Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande, with songs like “Dynamite” reaching millions of listeners worldwide. BTS fans are known as "army".
Um, actually: BTS has collaborated with artists like Halsey, Sia, and Nicki Minaj, but they have not yet released a song with Ariana Grande or Lady Gaga.
Eating carrots can dramatically improve your vision and even help you see in the dark. British pilots in World War II ate tons of carrots to enhance their night vision.
Um, actually: This is british propaganda. While carrots contain vitamin A, which is good for eye health, they don’t significantly improve vision or give night vision.
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is famously divided into four houses, each named after one of the four founders, and each with an associated animal: Lion for Gryffindor, Badger for Hufflepuff, Raven for Ravenclaw, and Snake for Slytherin.
Um, actually: Ravenclaw is an Eagle
Through space exploration, we gain a new perspective to study Earth and the solar system. In 2018, the United States became the first country to land an astronaut on Mars, making history in space exploration.
Um, actually… The United States has not yet landed a person on Mars.
Based around a series of comics by manga auteur Eiichiro Oda, the anime "One Piece" tells the story of Monkey D. Luffy’s dream to become the strongest pirate in the world by defeating every other pirate and taking their treasure, therefore becoming the "One Piece".
Um, actually: Luffy’s dream is to become the King of the Pirates by finding the One Piece, the legendary treasure, not just by defeating other pirates.
Sharks are the deadliest creatures in the ocean, responsible for more human deaths than any other animal. They’re particularly dangerous because of their speed and stealth when hunting.
Um, actually: sharks are not the deadliest—humans kill more people than sharks, and most shark attacks are non-fatal.
The world of Narnia, created by author C.S. Lewis, is ruled by the wicked Ice Queen who battles against four siblings and the noble lion Azlan.
Um, actually: the lion’s name is spelled Aslan, not Azlan.
Created in 2016, TikTok is a social media platform primarily used for creating, sharing, and discovering short-form videos. TikTok was originally called "Musical.ly" before it was rebranded and became the app we know today. It allows users to create, edit, and upload videos ranging from a few seconds to minutes long, featuring a wide variety of content like lip-syncing, dancing, comedy, and educational videos.
Um, actually… Musical.ly was its own app and then acquired by ByteDance in 2017 before it merged with TikTok
Itachi Uchiha is a character in the Naruto manga and anime series created by Masashi Kishimoto. Itachi is the older brother of Sasuke Uchiha. Itachi Uchiha’s ultimate goal is to become the leader of the Akatsuki and control the world using the power of the Sharingan. He is responsible for killing all the members of their clan, sparing only Sasuke.
Um, actually:Itachi’s goal was never to lead the Akatsuki. He joined the group to secretly protect his village and to sacrifice himself to ensure that Sasuke would have a chance at survival and achieving his goals.