Etymology
"Factoid" is a blend of the words "fact" and "anecdote." It was first coined in 1973 by Norman Mailer in his book "Marilyn: A Biography."
Meaning
A factoid is a brief and often inaccurate or unverified piece of information that is presented as a fact. It is often repeated or circulated without regard to its accuracy.
Origin
Mailer used the term to refer to a small piece of information that he had heard about Marilyn Monroe but could not verify. He wrote:
"A factoid is a false fact... a fact that is not true."
Mailer's term gained traction and is now widely used to describe misinformation or unverified information that is often presented as a fact.
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