A prime example is this factoid from the Waxman article. From Wordnik.com. [Oh so pure...] Reference
The other factoid is that “trebuchet” comes from the French term meaning to overthrow. From Wordnik.com. [John Brown – the author’s official site » 2010 » June] Reference
And the neologism factoid describes a bit of data which, while seemingly resembles a fact, but ... not so much. From Wordnik.com. [AMERICAN DIGEST] Reference
An interesting factoid is that the extra 10% tax on new cars was started sometime in the mid 1980s as a temporary tax. From Wordnik.com. [Info on how to legalize a vehicle in Mexico] Reference
Every clause, every punctuation mark, every plot twist, puzzle, and factoid is engineered precisely to flatter our intelligence. From Wordnik.com. [Fiction] Reference
Another interesting factoid is that 38.23 prevents the use of anyunlawfully obtained evidence, not just that obtained by the police. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » An Unusual Exclusionary Rule Case] Reference
From an old Burroughs Algol-head to a young HP SPL-head, a vaguely recalled factoid. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Is It Easier To Get Forgiveness than Permission?] Reference
(A factoid is a statement that may have no basis in fact, but that is generally believed because it is repeated so often.). From Wordnik.com. [Asheville Indymedia Summaries] Reference
Still, that eBay factoid is interesting, even if the figure is off (I suspect it is … what’s the metric for “earn a living”?). From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » The Architect] Reference
Oh, and Wailer Ned's definition of 'factoid' is out of date. From Wordnik.com. [Factoid of the Day No 1] Reference
A 'factoid' is something that appears to be a fact, but isn't. From Wordnik.com. [Factoid of the Day No 1] Reference
And then "factoid" can revert to its original meaning and you and Norman Mailer both win. From Wordnik.com. ["factoid"] Reference
Thus, if enough people use the word "factoid" mean "a small fact" then this usage is acceptable. From Wordnik.com. ["factoid"] Reference
I was in the doctor's office yesterday and perusing a magazine that had a "factoid" page about age. From Wordnik.com. [Jetwhine] Reference
That, to me, is the definition of "factoid" = a known "fact" that people believe that just isn't true. From Wordnik.com. [Comic Book Resources] Reference
I do not want you using Wikipedia except possibly as a minor "factoid" reference - as its considered a tertiary source. From Wordnik.com. [CreationWiki - Recent changes [en]] Reference
But there are two differences between memes and factoids: in one sense "factoid" is an old media term equivalent to a new media. From Wordnik.com. [Comic Book Resources] Reference
"factoid" that the only service Planned Parenthood provides is abortions. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress] Reference
I found another little factoid equally disturbing. From Wordnik.com. [Rev. Jennifer Kottler: Choices Make Changes: Sustainable Eating for a Better World] Reference
Here's an interesting factoid for what it's worth. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Aug 9, 2008] Reference
Most interesting factoid of the Rams-Patriots game?. From Wordnik.com. [Stephen Strasburg announcement expected at 10:30] Reference
Yet even the tiniest factoid helps fill in the puzzle. From Wordnik.com. [Rediscovering America] Reference
By the way, Glenn, just an interesting little factoid. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 26, 2007] Reference
There's a little factoid for you that you can consider. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript - Special Event: Mir Falls to Earth - March 23, 2001] Reference
By the way, I want to tell you one little factoid for you. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 15, 2003] Reference
And just one last -- one last little factoid here for you. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 19, 2009] Reference
As I give you that factoid, let me give you something else. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 13, 2010] Reference
Now, there is one more factoid, a very interesting one at that. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Mar 29, 2006] Reference
A little factoid about the Adler Planetarium I bet you didn't know. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 22, 2004] Reference
HOLMES: Another little fun presidential factoid for you this morning. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 17, 2009] Reference
Since I'm pre-bull, I can't help injecting a factoid from my own memory book. From Wordnik.com. [The Dow Generation] Reference
There was a small victory in seeing Jackie Weir's eyes widen at that factoid. From Wordnik.com. [Butchers Hill]
True confessions: this is the book I pull off my shelf when I forget a factoid. From Wordnik.com. [Reading For Dollars] Reference
Where's this little factoid been during this whole protracted health care debate?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 15, 2009] Reference
Well you know here's a factoid for you as you head out there to work on the lawn and whatnot. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 7, 2006] Reference
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