In 1987, several French taxi cabs were installed with a device that would shock unruly passengers in the backseat. The then new product was called “the blazing seat,” and it was being marketed as a way of making taxi drivers’ jobs safer. The post In 1987, several French taxi cabs were… appeared first on Crazy… Read More »
We have been asked on WhatsApp about the Covid-19 booster vaccines in pregnancy. In particular people have asked why the booster vaccine is deemed to be safe in pregnancy, and why mixing and matching vaccines for the booster is sometimes recommended (depending on which vaccine someone initially received) but not between first and second doses. … Read More »
Police across the UK are investigating dozens of reports of people being spiked with needles in clubs and bars, with fears of a worrying new trend emerging. The reports, alongside a significant number of drink spiking cases, have led to a nationwide conversation about the crime and inspired a boycott of nightclubs and bars dubbed… Read More »
We asked our regular contributors through e-mail What is slowly dying off or disappearing? 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. Fireflies. They mostly rely on the bioluminescence of their fellow species in order to attract mating. However,…… Read More »
Here are this week’s Life Pro Tips. 1. If your boss or HR tells you that you need to quit or you will be fired, don’t quit. Let them fire you. 2. Potatoes are cheaper than Ramen, have more nutritional value, and will keep you full longer. If you are strapped for cash and need…… Read More »
The past few days have seen MPs defend themselves over accusations they voted with the government against plans to reduce the discharge of sewage into rivers. The government has now said it will propose an amendment “very similar” to the one it had rejected. The story has been subject to statements on both sides which… Read More »
From 7th January the UK will cease to recognise and allow import of mineral water from the EU and EEA. In order to promote Britain’s clean, healthy and delicious natural mineral waters. Naomi Smith, 25/10/2021. In a widely shared tweet, the chief executive of campaign group Best for Britain and podcast host Naomi Smith, claimed… Read More »
A video interview of a funeral director from Milton Keynes has been shared on social media. The video contains a lot of false or misleading information about the Covid-19 pandemic including false claims about facemasks, use of midazolam, death rates and vaccine testing. We have also been asked about this video by readers via WhatsApp.… Read More »
