Daily Archives: March 23, 2021

WTF Fun Fact – Blood As Egg Substitute

The Nordic Food Lab found that due to their similar protein composition and behavior when heated, (pig’s) blood can be … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Blood As Egg Substitute appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Covid-19 vaccine exports and the UK

A viral tweet claims that the EU has exported 41.6 million vaccines, mostly to the UK, while the US and UK have exported none. A screenshot of the tweet has also been spreading on Facebook. This 41.6 million figure and the graph in the image come from Bloomberg. The outlet said these figures were correct… Read More »

What’s the deal with NHS pay rises?

“Nurses are in line for a bigger pay rise than the widely-criticised one per cent. “Many staff will actually get a 1.7 per cent increase to their wages this year thanks to a deal previously agreed by the Government.” Daily Mail, 12 March 2021. Following the government’s proposal to raise NHS salaries in England by… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact – Pretend To Be Batman

A recent study by psychologists found that when four- to six-year-olds pretended to be Batman while they were doing a … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Pretend To Be Batman appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

4 Signs You Have a Distorted Self-Image (And How To Fix It)

In the perfect world, we would take great pride in the body that we have and recognize that we are beautiful in our skin. However, the truth is, feeling like this is not all that common. Whilst it may be common for some people to think that they are not the best version of themselves… Read More »

23 Foods That Give You An Energy Boost Instantly

Our lives are increasingly busy, and our to-do-lists seemingly endless. Tending to the constant flow of things that need our attention can leave us feeling stressed and drained, which can seriously affect our productivity. While reaching for a sugary power drink may be your go-to solution when looking for a quick pick-me-up, there are plenty… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact – Þrídrangaviti

The lighthouse, Þrídrangaviti, is located in the Westman Islands around six miles from shore. Built in 1939, it’s one of … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Þrídrangaviti appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

People who speak Icelandic can…

People who speak Icelandic can still understand the old Icelandic Sagas because of how little the language has changed over the past 1000 years. The post People who speak Icelandic can… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Greenland got its name in 986 AD…

Greenland got its name in 986 AD from the explorer Erik the Red‘s attempt to lure settlers to the ice-covered island: “it would induce settlers to go there, if the land had a good name”. The post Greenland got its name in 986 AD… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

5 Things You Should Know – Part 410

Here are 5 things you should know. 1. Water heaters have an anode rod that prevents the tank from corroding. If you replace it every few years, it will extend the life of your water heater from ~10 years to potentially 25+ years. Water heaters use an anode rod to attract and remove sediments from…… Read More »

25 Interesting Historical Photos – Part 281

Here are this week’s interesting historical photos. For part 280, click here. 1. Winston Churchill with a Tommy Gun during an inspection near Hartlepool, 1940. 2. A German civilian looks at a large poster portrait of Stalin at the center of Berlin, 3 June 1945. 3. This photo was taken in 1842 by French Diplomat…… Read More »