Monthly Archives: September 2021

WTF Fun Fact – Buddy Ebsen Tin Man Problems

Buddy Ebsen was the original Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz movie, but he had to be replaced after … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Buddy Ebsen Tin Man Problems appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

The role of antiperspirant in causing breast cancer is not proven

A widely shared Facebook post makes a number of false or unevidenced claims about the link between breast cancer and the use of antiperspirant deodorant. Cancer Research UK told Full Fact that there was “no convincing evidence” to support the claim that breast cancer and antiperspirant deodorant use are linked. Using antiperspirant deodorant is not… Read More »

Chemical used to sterilise Covid-19 tests won’t turn into deadly antifreeze

A video posted on Facebook suggests that ethylene oxide, a gas used to sterilise lateral flow swabs, will react upon contact with moisture and create deadly antifreeze and that ethylene oxide can immediately cause cancer. The video also claims that the packaging of lateral flow tests from the NHS has been deliberately changed to remove… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact – Paint Cows Like Zebras

In a recent study, researchers found that painting a cow to look similar to a zebra reduced fly bites by … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Paint Cows Like Zebras appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia

Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia is the fear of the number 666. While triskaidekaphobia, is the fear of the number 13. – WTF Fun Facts Source: https://www.verywellmind.com/hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia-2671858 The post WTF Fun Fact – Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

How to Talk to Teens And Have Real Conversations

Normal teens tend to desire privacy, space, and independence. It is a normal part of their development. These desires can make having genuine conversations with them more difficult, especially as a parent. Below are some things you can do to help you have genuine conversations with teens and get them to open up with you.… Read More »

No evidence government spreading fuel shortage rumours to sell surplus

Posts on Facebook claim recent fuel shortages were orchestrated by the government and industry in order to sell off fuel surpluses accumulated during the pandemic before they expired. There is no evidence for this. Oxidation and evaporation can, over time, affect the performance of petrol and diesel. The RAC says that petrol has a shelf… Read More »

CDC has not said SARS-CoV-2 has never been isolated

An Instagram post shows a screenshot of a headline from the website Daily Expose, which describes Covid-19 as a “hoax” and states: “CDC documents admit they have never isolated the virus”. Isolating a virus means taking a pure sample of a virus from an infected being so it can be studied. As we have written… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact – The Farting Daughter-in-Law

There’s a Korean folktale called The Farting Daughter-in-law or Banggwijaengi myeoneuri. It’s about a woman who damages her husband’s house … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – The Farting Daughter-in-Law appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

A museum says they gave an artist…

A museum says they gave an artist $84,000 in cash to use in artwork. He delivered blank canvases and titled them “Take the Money and Run.” The post A museum says they gave an artist… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

In 1911, a House Member introduced….

In 1911, a House Member introduced a resolution to abolish the Senate because it “has become an obstructive and useless body, a menace to the liberties of the people, and an obstacle to social growth;” His proposal died silently in committee. The post In 1911, a House Member introduced…. appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source