“If we look at the statistics, we see that economic inequality is down in this country.” Boris Johnson, Boris Johnson, 5 January 2021. At Prime Minister’s Questions, Boris Johnson claimed economic inequality is falling. However, the data available shows a more complex picture. Income inequality is often measured using something known as the Gini coefficient,… Read More »
A post on Instagram claims that “masks do nothing but limit oxygen and increase risk of bacteria and illness”, warning parents not to put masks on their children. The post contains a quote from Dr Brian Lamb, a doctor based in Pittsburgh, US, who was interviewed by a local news station in June 2020 about… Read More »
A screenshot shared a number of times on Facebook claims an Egyptian man removed all his own teeth and made it into jewellery “to express his love” for his girlfriend. The post includes photos of a man who appears to have no teeth and a chain with pendants that look like teeth. However, the post… Read More »
Now might seem like a crazy time to launch a business, but in fact, there’s never been a better time. In the United States, more businesses have been launched this year than ever. Data from the US Census Bureau shows about 1.4 million new startup applications filed with the government through September 30, 2021, compared… Read More »
In 1993, a French man driving a Citroen car in a remote area of the Moroccan desert had a breakdown and became stranded. To survive he tore down the car, built a motorcycle from the parts, and rode it back to civilization. When he arrived he was ticketed for operating an illegal vehicle. The post… Read More »
Here are this week’s interesting historical photos. For part 317, click here. 1. Stoney First Nation member, guide Samson Beaver with his wife Leah and their daughter Frances Louise, 1907. The photo was taken by Mary Schäffer. 2. Rail commuters wearing white protective masks, one with the additional message “wear a mask or go to…… Read More »
