Yearly Archives: 2022
How To Fix A Bad Posture: 4 Simple Ways
We are living in a world where sitting has taken over the daily norm. We sit for long hours at work, we sit in the car, we sit to eat and after a busy day, we get home to sit on the couch. What’s wrong with that? Well, not much at first. But fail to… Read More »
WTF Fun Fact 12560 – The First Fingerprint Conviction
25 Crazy Headlines of the Month – Part 220
A newly released document does not reveal ‘side effects’ of the Pfizer vaccine
Several widely shared and viewed posts on Facebook and Instagram have falsely claimed that a newly published document shows a list of “side effects” from Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine. This is not true. The document, which was produced by Pfizer, actually shows a list of reported “adverse events” following vaccination. The US Food and Drug Administration… Read More »
No evidence quote about photo of child in Nagasaki is true
A number of posts on Facebookto recount the story behind a famous photograph showing a boy carrying his dead brother on his back, in the wake of the bombing of Nagasaki in in 1945. One post states: “In Japan, during the war, this boy was carrying his dead brother on his back to bury him.… Read More »
Waitrose is not offering anyone who shares a Facebook post free food
A post on Facebook with over 2,500 shares, promises to send a box full of food that is about to expire and worth over £50 to anyone who shares and comments. Although the page is called ‘Waitrose Food’, it is not affiliated with Waitrose. Waitrose told Full Fact: “This is a hoax and we advise… Read More »
WTF Fun Fact 12559 – The Roman Gladiatrix
WTF Fun Fact 12558 – The Horseback Doctor
How To Trust People Again If You’ve Been Hurt
When you’ve been betrayed by someone you love or care about, learning to trust them again—if you’d even want to—takes time and effort from both parties. While safeguarding yourself and your emotions might seem like the right decision after you’ve been hurt, not being able to trust can stir up hurt in other important relationships… Read More »
Picture of Putin popping Ukraine balloon isn’t a Banksy
A post on Facebook falsely claims that a set of two pictures of Russian president Vladimir Putin—one in which he is seen holding a pin to a balloon in Ukrainian colours, and another which shows him exploding—were created by the elusive street artist Banksy. The picture, captioned “Latest from Banksy”, has been shared more than… Read More »