Daily Archives: May 12, 2021
Viral video spreads misinformation about ethylene oxide and Ivermectin
A viral video on Facebook, viewed thousands of times, contains a number of incorrect or misleading claims related to the Covid-19 pandemic. These inaccurate statements concerning the safety of the chemical ethylene oxide, the efficacy of the drug Ivermectin as a Covid-19 cure and impacts of the Covid-19 vaccine on fertility have recurred throughout the… Read More »
Honey, ginger and pepper isn’t approved treatment for Covid-19
Readers have asked us to fact check a widely shared WhatsApp message which claims that a student at the University of Pondicherry in India has found a home remedy for Covid-19. The message claims that the remedy, which includes pepper powder, honey and ginger juice can “eliminate the effect of corona up to 100%” and has… Read More »
There’s no evidence that eating cucumbers stops lung cancer
A post on Facebook has made a number of claims about cucumber’s ability to kill cancer cells. This is mostly based on evidence that looks at one chemical present in cucumbers and its ability to kill cells in the lab and in mice, rather than any evidence showing that specifically eating cucumbers prevents cancer in… Read More »
5 Life Pro Tips of the Week – Part 265
Here are this week’s Life Pro Tips. 1. Learn to do — and enjoy — things by yourself. You’re going to miss out on a lot of fun if you keep waiting for someone else to accompany you. 2. If entry-level job lists “Sales” as one of the responsibilities you can safely ignore anything else…… Read More »
25 Kickass Random Facts List #628
Here are 25 kickass random facts. For part 627, click here 1-5 Kickass Random Fact 1. British Parliament had an official discussion where they condemned the historical inaccuracies of the film U-571 and the rewriting of history to paint the Americans as heroes in an event they never even took part in. They felt it…… Read More »
Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation: Is One Better Than The Other?
Have you observed the behavior of children as they carry out daily tasks? They may naturally be inclined towards playing games with friends but would need a push to do their homework. Children may enjoy eating junk food by themselves but need adult monitoring while reluctantly having vegetables. As these kids grow up, the behavior… Read More »
In the Middle Ages there was…
In the Middle Ages there was a belief animals understood the concept of morality and possessed rationality. They were summoned to court, put on trial for a variety of offenses, and given the same punishments as humans. Lawyers defended pigs, rats, and sheep. Even flies and slugs faced judgement. The post In the Middle Ages… Read More »