[krisoft]

I would agree with you that it's quite extraordinary. :)

Joking aside. I think the difference lies in how easily an adversary can refute the information. You can just call up a library or an embassy to verify most claims in the world factbook. How would you get access to a wide selection of leakers?

[mygo]

the world factbook is unbelievable.

also, just because an adversary is denying information does not mean that they themselves are being truthful.