✅ Fact Check Policy
Last Updated: March 2026
1. Our Commitment to Accuracy
ELI5 Park aims to provide accurate, educational content. However, as an educational site simplifying complex topics, some information may be simplified for clarity.
Important Disclaimer: Our content is for educational purposes only. For medical, financial, or legal advice, please consult professionals.
2. Key Facts Verification
Finance Section
- Compound Interest Formula: ✅ Verified - The compound interest formula A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt) is mathematically correct
- S&P 500 Returns: Note - Historical average ~10% includes dividends; actual returns vary significantly by time period
- Retirement Calculations: Note - Projections use simplified assumptions; actual results will differ
- Einstein "8th Wonder": Note - Commonly attributed but likely apocryphal
Parenting Section
- Prefrontal Cortex Development: ✅ Verified - Brain development continues into mid-20s
- Sleep Requirements: Note - Varies significantly by age; ranges provided are general guidelines
- Potty Training Age: ✅ Verified - Wide range (2-4 years) is developmentally normal
- Good Enough Parenting: ✅ Verified - Based on D.W. Winnicott's psychological research
Medical Section
- X-Ray Explanation: ✅ Verified - Bones block X-rays, soft tissue allows passage
- MRI Technology: ✅ Verified - Uses magnetic fields and radio waves
- Vaccine Information: Note - General education; consult healthcare providers for medical decisions
Technology Section
- Monte Carlo Methods: ✅ Verified - Valid statistical method
- GPS Technology: ✅ Verified - Trilateration from satellites is accurate
- AlphaGo MCTS: ✅ Verified - Uses Monte Carlo Tree Search
- Organizing/Closet Sorting: ✅ Verified - Bubble sort, FIFO, hash tables, binary search are valid computer science concepts
Cooking Section
- Chicken Internal Temperature (165°F): ✅ Verified - USDA recommended safe temperature
- Salmon Cooking Temperature: Note - USDA recommends 145°F, but many enjoy at 125°F for sushi-grade
- Pasta Cooking Ratio (1:2): ✅ Verified - Standard pasta to water ratio
- Rice Cooking Ratios: Note - Varies by rice type; white 1:2, basmati 1:1.5, brown 1:2.5
- Gordon Ramsay Quotes: Note - Paraphrased/attributed; may not be exact quotes
- David Chang Quotes: Note - Paraphrased/attributed
- Mike the Home Cook: Note - General cooking advice attributed; verify specific tips
- Adam Ragusa: Note - General advice attributed
- Protein Temperatures (Fish 145°F, etc): ✅ Verified - USDA guidelines
- Product Recommendations: Note - Brand mentions are recommendations; verify with parents before purchasing
Wellness Section
- Sleep Requirements (9-11 hours for kids): ✅ Verified - CDC recommendations
- Water Intake (6-8 glasses): Note - General guideline; varies by individual
- Daily Exercise (60 minutes): ✅ Verified - WHO/CDC recommendations for children
Nepali Culture Section
- Bartaman Ceremony: ✅ Verified - Coming-of-age celebration for Brahmin/Chhetri boys
- Daal Bhat: ✅ Verified - National dish of Nepal; lentils + rice
- Momos: ✅ Verified - Tibetan-influenced dumplings popular in Nepal
- Tihar (5 days): ✅ Verified - Crows, dogs, cows, Laxmi, Bhai Tika
- Sel Roti: ✅ Verified - Traditional rice flour donut, festival food
- Thukpa: ✅ Verified - Tibetan-origin noodle soup in mountain regions
- Chatpate: ✅ Verified - Popular Nepali spicy street snack
- Content Tone: Note - Made fun and celebratory, less religious
Careers Section
- Doctor Education (4+4+3-7 years): ✅ Verified - 4 years undergrad + 4 years med school + 3-7 years residency
- Veterinarian Education (8+ years): ✅ Verified - 4 years undergrad + 4 years vet school
- First Programmer (Ada Lovelace): ✅ Verified - First programmer in the 1800s
- YouTube Users (2 billion): Note - Approximate; platform stats change frequently
- Nursing Education (2-4 years): ✅ Verified - ADN to BSN pathway
- Firefighter Academy (several months): Note - Varies by department
- Police Academy (~6 months): Note - Varies by state/department
- Career Disclaimers: ✅ Verified - All career pages include disclaimer to consult parents/counselors
3. Common Simplifications
We intentionally simplify certain concepts for educational purposes:
- Technical jargon replaced with analogies
- Edge cases omitted for clarity
- Complex formulas presented in simplified form
- Precise numbers rounded for readability
4. Disclaimers Used
Our pages include appropriate disclaimers across all sections:
- Medical content: "Consult your doctor for medical advice"
- Financial content: "This is educational, not financial advice"
- Parenting content: "Every child is different; consult professionals"
- Pregnancy content: "Consult your healthcare provider for medical advice"
- Nursing/NCLEX content: "For educational purposes; consult your nursing program"
- Technology/AI content: "Educational content; verify for technical accuracy"
- Careers content: "Talk to a parent or school counselor to learn more"
5. Reporting Errors
If you find an error, please:
- Submit an issue on our GitHub repository
- Include the page URL and specific concern
- We review and correct errors promptly
6. Expert Review
Content is reviewed by the maintainer for accuracy. For specialized topics:
- Medical content: General educational understanding
- Financial content: General educational understanding
- Technical content: Based on established computer science