Bogus No. 1 · Monday, November 2, 2026

The five fakes

What was fake, and the truth.

FOOD

1Macadamia nuts are native to Hawaii.Fake

2Macadamias are native to Australia.

1Sloths are closely related to monkeys.Fake

2Sloths are most closely related to anteaters.

1Sea otters rely on thick blubber to stay warm.Fake

2Sea otters have no blubber and rely on their dense fur.

1Coffee was first domesticated in Brazil.Fake

2Coffee originated in Ethiopia and was first cultivated in Yemen.

1The Strait of Gibraltar is about 400 km wide.Fake

2It is only about 13 km wide at its narrowest.

Five new rounds every day at midnight.