Yes, that is the definition of a factoid
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juliebean@lemm.ee 3 weeks ago
it’s fun, but alas, false.
lazyViking@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
juliebean@lemm.ee 2 weeks ago
i had never heard that definition of factoid before this thread, personally, so i figured folks might appreciate a source. *shrugs*
Kommeavsted@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 weeks ago
The snopes article doesn’t say it’s outright false, just that it’s not based on available evidence. So stating it as fact rather than rumor is misinformation.
The Vatican has failed to deny it for over 20 years of inquiry. The impact of this claim is benign compared to pretty much anything else the church has factually done.
it’s funny and harmless, meme on.