In his 1973 book Marilyn (about Marilyn Monroe), Norman Mailer describes factoids as "facts which have no existence before appearing in a magazine or newspaper, creations which are not so much lies as.
Of or relating to factoids; having the character of a factoid; spec. designating writing (esp. journalism) which contains a mixture of fact and supposition or invention presented as accepted fact.
Fear has created a market for concussion information and products, and the media is overreacting to sensational but unsubstantiated pronouncements and factoids.
Factoid was first coined by American writer Norman Mailer in his 1973 biography of pop culture icon Marilyn Monroe. In what is thought to be the first usage of the term, Mailer described factoids as facts.
Factoids are free: Used to describe how small bits of information or trivia can be shared without restrictions. Example: "In this game, factoids are free; you can learn so much without any cost!"
