Daily Archives: May 5, 2021

WTF Fun Fact – Rum Bubber

Originating in the 16th century, a “rum bubber” was a thief who specialized in stealing silver tankards from inns and … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Rum Bubber appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

The risk of vaccination does not rise when Covid-19 becomes scarcer

Appearing at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) press conference on 7 April, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam spoke about vaccine safety. He said: “In a scenario of low exposure… you can see that if you look at the 20 to 29 age band, then the potential benefits [of the Oxford/AstraZeneca… Read More »

Claims 163 million people searched ‘how to hit a woman so no one knows’ are untrue

A screenshot of an article claiming “‘How To Hit A Woman So No One Knows’ Was Googled 163 Million Times During 2020” has been widely shared online. One reshare of this headline has been liked more than 200,000 times on Instagram, with others racking up tens of thousands of likes. But this claim is untrue.… Read More »

This map in the Daily Express uses all the wrong numbers

A map in the print version of the Daily Express on 30 April gave a very misleading impression of the current state of the pandemic in the UK. It claimed to show the number of new Covid cases in each nation and region of the UK, with several apparently showing zero cases. In fact, all… Read More »

Boris Johnson repeats misleading council tax comparison

“On average, Labour councils charge you £93 more in band D than Conservative councils, and Liberal Democrat councils charge you £120 more” Boris Johnson, 28 April 2021. At Prime Minister’s Questions on 28 April, the Prime Minister claimed Conservative councils charge less council tax than Labour and Liberal Democrat councils ahead of local elections on… Read More »

How to Fix Your Sleep Schedule And Feel More Well-Rested

“I try to sleep early but I can’t fall asleep because my mind keeps racing.” “I wake up at 2 am and can’t go back to sleep.” “I’m so busy I can only get 5 hours of sleep a night.” Recognizable? Many people are looking for ways on how to fix their sleep schedules. It’s… Read More »

5 Life Pro Tips of the Week – Part 264

Here are this week’s Life Pro Tips. 1. Don’t tell scammers that you have a Dash Cam. If someone tries to scam you while you are driving a vehicle, do not inform the scammer that you have a dashcam. They will just leave the scene immediately. Instead, just call the police. Do not exchange insurance…… Read More »

25 Kickass Random Facts List #626

Juice Company dumped 12,000 tonnes of orange peels on virtually lifeless soil, 16 years later, it turned into a lush forest. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #626 first appeared on KickassFacts.com. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Skywalker Ranch Fire Department

George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, has his own fire department with one fire truck. He originally had two, … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Skywalker Ranch Fire Department appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

12 Facts About Mount Carmel

Located in northern Israel, Mount Carmel has great significance as an archeological and religious site and an important ecosystem. The name “Carmel” is derived from the Hebrew word that means “freshly planted.” The following are 12 crazy facts about Mount Carmel. 1. Location, Location, Location Mount Carmel is in northern Israel near the city of…… Read More »