In the given texts, the first text uses the word "factoid" in its traditional sense. This is because it refers to small pieces of information or facts that are interesting but not necessarily true.
In the first text, Adam enjoys receiving daily factoids about African wildlife. This indicates that the term "factoid" is being used in its traditional sense to refer to interesting facts or trivia about the wild animals' natural habitats and behavior.
On the other hand, in the second text, Adam's knowledge is described as mostly based on factoids gleaned from unreliable websites. Here, the term "factoid" is used in a different context, suggesting that the information Adam relies on may not be accurate or reliable.
Therefore, the first text uses the word "factoid" in its traditional sense to convey interesting but possibly unreliable information, while the second text implies a more negative connotation regarding the reliability of the information.
