Interesting Facts True or False

Try and work out if the facts are indeed true, or I am just making them up.
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Last updated: October 29, 2021
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1. Kim il-Sung is still officially ruling North Korea, despite him being dead for 26 years
The North Korean constitution was amended after his death, so he could continue to be the Supreme Leader
True
False
2. It is estimated that a human loses 500 brain cells per hour
While we have loads of brain cells, we are indeed losing a small amount every hour
True
False
3. Overall, there have been over 1 billion books published since the 1400s
According to Google, there has been over 130 million books published
True
False
4. Switzerland has never invaded another country in its history
The last time Switzerland invaded another country was back in 1815, and they invaded France a few weeks after the Battle of Waterloo
True
False
5. According to Homer Simpson, 'Chocolate Star Wars' is a film
In a Season 15 episode, Homer requests to rent 'Chocolate Star Wars' but is told it doesn't exist
True
False
6. The first YouTube video uploaded was someone eating an ice cream
'Me at the Zoo' was the first video uploaded to the site
True
False
7. The soft drink Dr Pepper was inspired by a real person
Dr. Charles T. Pepper is often regarded as the inspiration for the soft drink's name
True
False
8. There is only one country with over 1 billion citizens
There are two, China and India
True
False
9. The tallest person ever was over 2.5 metres tall
Robert Wadlow reached 2.72 metres in height
True
False
10. Despite its name, a woodpecker can't actually peck wood
A woodpecker can peck wood, and is capable of pecking 10,000 times a day
True
False
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3 Comments
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Level 79
Oct 29, 2021
if i were you i'd flip #7 by changing wasn't to was - having a negative in the statement and then it's false is more confusing than it needs to be. otherwise very interesting, i learned!
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Level 45
Oct 29, 2021
Fixed, thanks for the feedback!
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Level 56
Feb 3, 2023
Please do this in imperial!