Over the course of the past 18 months, it’s overwhelmingly likely that you’ve seen a scientific model about Covid-19 reported in traditional media like newspapers and television, or on social media—and they’re informing policies like lockdown that have dramatically altered our lives. But what exactly are models? And how has the reporting of these incredibly… Read More »
We’ve been asked on WhatsApp for information regarding the Covid-19 vaccines and womens’ fertility. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) which is the professional association of pregnancy, childbirth, and women’s reproductive and sexual health says that there is “no evidence” to suggest that the Covid-19 vaccines affect fertility. Similar statements have been issued… Read More »
We’ve seen a number of claims over the last few months about the Covid-19 vaccines and miscarriages. Here we debunk a few of the most common ones. What we know so far There is no scientific reason the vaccine might be expected to affect pregnancy. A new, as yet not peer-reviewed, study looking at 2,456… Read More »
We’ve been asked on WhatsApp how long pregnant women should wait between getting their routine vaccines in pregnancy, and getting a Covid-19 vaccine. The guidance from NHS England is to wait seven days between the Covid vaccine and any other vaccination you might get during pregnancy (not including the anti-D injection). It says: “If there… Read More »
During an anti-lockdown event on 24 July, dubbed the “The Worldwide Rally For Freedom”, Vernon Coleman (who we have fact checked before, under his online pseudonym “Old Man In A Chair”) made a speech in Trafalgar Square where he made dozens of false and misleading claims. These incorrect claims include that up to 14 million… Read More »
A study of 200 stand-ups showed that they died young, at an average age of 67.1, compared to actors, 70.7. The funnier they were, the shorter they lived. The funny one in a comedy duo was likely to die younger than the straightman. The post A study of 200 stand-ups showed… appeared first on Crazy… Read More »
Here are 25 kickass random facts. For part 662, click here 1-5 Kickass Random Fact 1. A Korean programmer made a ransomware program as a joke, requiring the victim to get a high score in the Japanese bullet hell shooter “Touhou Seirensen ~ Undefined Fantastic Object” on the highest difficulty to get their files back.…… Read More »
Here are 5 things you should know. 1. Ocean creatures you may encounter on pools on a beach or the shallows can be risky for your health if you touch them. Don’t pick them up for your IG photos. Don’t touch unless you are a scientist or otherwise properly trained and have equipment. Examples of…… Read More »
We asked our regular contributors through e-mail What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen happen at a friend’s house that they thought was normal? We got many interesting responses. Here are some of them. We have just copied and pasted their responses, not editing them in any way. 1. When I was in high school, a…… Read More »
