Daily Archives: February 26, 2021
A fake Metro cover shares false vaccine information
A fake front page of the Metro newspaper has been widely shared on Facebook. The fake page carries the headline “Vaccine danger warning” and is dated “Tuesday, February 16, 2021”. The real front page of the Metro on 16 February 2021 was different, featuring stories about the end of lockdown and people quarantining in hotels.… Read More »
Nicola Sturgeon has not banned the Union Flag from Scottish government buildings
A post on Facebook has claimed Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has “BANNED the Union Jack from British Government buildings and replaced it with the EU flag”. The Union Flag has not been banned from Scottish government buildings and has not been “replaced”. However, it is no longer flown on royal birthdays, while the European… Read More »
Government advise special precautions for disposing of infectious PPE
A Facebook post asks why, if SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes Covid-19) is so infectious, there are no biohazard bins for disposing of masks and gloves which may potentially be contaminated. Whilst it’s correct that biohazard or clinical waste bins are not recommended for the general public, there are special recommendations for the disposal of… Read More »
WTF Fun Fact – Prisoners Eating McDonald’s
There is evidence vaccines reduce risk of Covid-19 illness
A post on Facebook has claimed that the Covid-19 vaccine “doesn’t stop you getting [Covid-19] or spreading it”. The Pfizer/BioNTech and Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines, which have been approved for use in the UK, have both been shown in multiple rounds of studies to reduce your chances of getting severely ill with Covid-19. The Facebook post is… Read More »
3 Common Causes Of Stress That Are Depleting Your Energy
Are you feeling amplified anxiety, sadness, or anger lately? An astounding 84% of adults have felt at least one of these stress-related emotions in the two weeks prior to being surveyed, according to this recent Stress in America report.[1] Although it’s often comforting to know you’re not alone, the pervasiveness of this particular shared experience… Read More »
8 Best Natural Energy Drinks For An Instant Energy Boost
Need an energy boost? Don’t reach for that soft drink! Sure, the sugar and caffeine might make you feel more energized, but that feeling is only a temporary spike in blood sugar. When it wears off, you’ll crash—and feel even worse than before! The good news is that there are plenty of natural energy drinks… Read More »
78 Interesting Facts About Dogs
Here are 78 Interesting Facts About Dogs. 1-5 Interesting Facts About Dogs 1. In the 1860s in San Francisco, two stray dogs who were “best friends” became local celebrities, their exploits were celebrated in local papers, and they were granted immunity from the city’s dog catchers. – Source 2. Humans and dogs are the only…… Read More »
25 Interesting Shower Thoughts – Part 253
Here are this week’s shower thoughts. 1-5 Shower Thoughts 1. Academic grades are strange in that while you’re in school they are the most heavily weighted indicator of your potential but they are never considered important after your first job post-school. 2. It’s just as much a “debodying” as it is a “beheading.” 3. There’s…… Read More »