Fact-Check Policy

Trust is the whole point. Here’s exactly how we try to earn it.

Our standard

A claim only becomes a published “fact” on Facts On Tap after it has been checked against at least one — usually several — reputable, independent sources. We prioritise primary sources and recognised authorities: government agencies, universities, museums, peer-reviewed research, and established reference works.

When sources disagree

Reality is sometimes messy. Where credible sources conflict (for example, the “largest” or “oldest” of something), we say so in the article rather than pretending there’s a single tidy answer.

Myth-busting

Many “fun facts” that circulate online are wrong. When we cover a popular claim that turns out to be a myth or an oversimplification, we correct it — and where the real story is more interesting, we tell it.

Corrections

We’re not perfect. If you spot an error, email us and we’ll investigate promptly and update the article if needed.

Sources

Most articles include a “Sources & further reading” section so you can check our work and dig deeper yourself.