Daily Archives: August 2, 2021
Costa sign demanding vaccine proof to sit in wasn’t taken in UK
Pictures of a sign outside a Costa Coffee store, telling customers that if they want to dine in they need to be able to show proof of immunity and photo ID, have gone viral on social media. What might not be clear on an initial glance is that the pictures were taken at a Costa… Read More »
The government’s numbers on savings for wine drinkers don’t add up
The government recently announced that changes in the regulation on the imports of wine would save consumers £130 million per year. The claim was reported by the Telegraph and the Express and the Leader of the House of Commons, Jacob Rees-Mogg MP, shared the Telegraph article on Twitter, with the words: “Another benefit of Brexit,… Read More »
What Is Loss Aversion And How To Avoid This Bias
Have you been feeling particularly cautious lately? Do you find yourself avoiding making major or seemingly risky decisions until you feel life has returned to “normal”? This isn’t unusual, and you are not alone. In these uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic, people would rather stick with what they perceive as safe. They veer away… Read More »
There are ways of testing for the Delta variant
A Facebook post featuring a meme with an image of Albert Einstein says that “people are being diagnosed with Delta variant even though there is no Delta variant test”. This isn’t quite right. Although there are no direct Delta variant tests, PCR tests that are positive for SARS-CoV-2 can undergo genetic analysis such as ‘genomic… Read More »
Venezuela is named as such as when…
Venezuela is named as such as when discovered by Amerigo Vespucci he noted the civilization lived on distinct stilts houses around the ocean which reminded him of Venice, so he named it Venezuola meaning “Little Venice”. The post Venezuela is named as such as when… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source
After announcing the discontinuation…
After announcing the discontinuation of the SEGA Dreamcast in 2001, the price was reduced to as low as $49.95. Japanese businessman Isao Okawa forgave SEGA’s debt of $500 million prior to his death and returned $695 million worth of SEGA stock helping the company survive. The post After announcing the discontinuation… appeared first on Crazy… Read More »
25 Uplifting Headlines of the Week – Part 241
Here are this week’s uplifting headlines. 1-5 Uplifting Headlines of the Week 1. Shooting-Tears of joy as San Marino becomes the smallest Olympic medal-winning nation. – Source 2. ‘Homecoming’: 100 years after forceful removal, Nez Perce people celebrate reclaimed land. – Source 3. Michigan father rushed into burning home to save his twin 18-month-old daughters.…… Read More »
WTF Fun Fact – US Navy Forest Of Old White Oaks
Why Does Your Eye Twitch?
You’ve probably had it a few times in your life. You’re busy, going about your day, and suddenly, your eye starts to twitch. After about a minute, the twitching stops, and you are relieved, only for the twitching to resume 2-3 minutes later. The cycle could go on all day, and this may get you…… Read More »