LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate All That’s Interesting Left-Center biased based on story selection that moderately favors the left. We also rate them Mostly Factual rather than High due to a failed fact-check and a lack of transparency.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2010, All That’s Interesting is a digital media outlet that covers a wide range of topics, including history, science, culture, and current events. According to their about page, “All That’s Interesting is a place for seekers. From the lesser-known byways of human history to the uncharted corners of today’s world, All That’s Interesting seeks out the stories that illuminate our past, present, and future.” The website is based in New York City.
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Funded by / Ownership
The website lacks transparency as they do not clearly disclose ownership. Research indicates they may be owned by the PBH Network. Advertising generates revenue.
Analysis / Bias
All That’s Interesting is divided into four main sections: History, Science, News, and Today in History. They curate unusual and amusing stories related to crime, historical photos and stories, and feature scientific studies. The website aggregates content from other sources, including scientific journals, local TV stations, and YouTube, with occasional original content. The stories cover a wide range of topics, from inspiring to quirky to informative.
The website provides accurate attribution for photos and aggregated reporting, and headlines generally reflect the content of articles such as this Scientists Just Discovered Prehistoric Footprints Made By A Gigantic Amphibian Older Than The Dinosaurs.
Editorially, All That’s Interesting does not take political positions; however, they report negatively on former President Trump, such as this Three Times Donald Trump Made Millions By Screwing Over Hundreds Of People. They also report negatively on current President Joe Biden; however, in a much more lighthearted manner like this ‘I Am A Gaffe Machine’: 30 Joe Biden Quotes That Prove Him Right. In general, most content is factual and holds a moderate left-leaning bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- “Oklahoma Fears Collapse As Supreme Court Decides Whether To Return Half Its Land To The Cherokee” – False
Overall, we rate All That’s Interesting Left-Center biased based on story selection that moderately favors the left. We also rate them Mostly Factual rather than High due to a failed fact-check and a lack of transparency. (D. Van Zandt 04/30/2023)
Source: https://allthatsinteresting.com/
Last Updated on May 12, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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