FactNet
Short, sourced facts arranged so one leads into the next. Built for the specific pleasure of learning something you can repeat.
How to get the most from it
FactNet sits in Curious Facts under Learn, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy and clever.
About this category: Records, comparisons, scale demonstrations and weird knowledge. The category most likely to produce a sentence beginning "did you know".
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Giving your brain a workout
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
FactNet: quick answers
Is FactNet free?
Yes. FactNet is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use FactNet?
No. You can use FactNet without signing up for anything.
Does FactNet work on a phone?
Yes. FactNet works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is FactNet safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does FactNet take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
Who made FactNet?
FactNet is an AltF original, built and hosted by AltFTool. It runs in your browser.
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