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 »
”In October, the Prime Minister said that fears about inflation were unfounded.” Angela Rayner, 5 January 2022. “Of course I said no such thing because inflation is always something we have to be careful about.” Boris Johnson, 5 January 2022. During Prime Minister’s Questions on 5 January 2022 Boris Johnson denied previously saying that fears… Read More »
A post on Facebook with almost 3,000 shares claims: “Biggest elephant in the room…the unjabbed aren’t dying”. People who haven’t had any immunisations against Covid-19 are certainly dying from the disease. For example, the latest data shows that in England, at least 782 unvaccinated people died with Covid-19 between 21 November and 19 December 2021.… Read More »
[There are] 2.2 million people supported with the Warm Homes Discount, Mr Speaker, worth £140 per week. Boris Johnson, 5 January 2022. [Angela Rayner] obviously wasn’t listening to the previous answer, let me remind her, the Warm Homes Discount, [there are] already 2.2 million people supported to the tune of £140 a week. Boris Johnson… Read More »
Following a 4 January Covid-19 press conference, comments made by Professor Sir Chris Whitty have been highlighted in The Guardian and posts on Twitter as a potential source of confusion over whether someone can end their 10 day period of self-isolation if they are still testing positive for Covid-19 on lateral flow tests. During the… Read More »
“Currently those without symptoms who test positive on a lateral flow are asked to order a PCR test and can only begin their isolation period when they receive the second result, effectively forcing them to isolate for longer than seven days.” The Telegraph, 5 January 2021. The Telegraph has reported on plans to remove the… Read More »
