Yearly Archives: 2022

Liz Truss wrong to repeatedly say energy bills are capped at £2,500

This figure is based on the amount a “typical” household with average use will pay—but total bills aren’t capped.Source

Video of Italian protesters removing European flag from building is from 2013

It’s been claimed that the video was filmed during the recent general election in Italy.Source

WTF Fun Fact 12976 – Rubber Bands Last Longer When Refrigerated

Refrigerate your rubber bands to make them last longer. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12976 – Rubber Bands Last Longer When Refrigerated appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12975 – Italy’s Oldest College Graduate

Italy’s oldest graduate is 98 years old. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12975 – Italy’s Oldest College Graduate appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Claims about vaccine adverse events based on article since-deleted over inaccuracies

An Express headline is being shared to claim the truth about the Covid-19 vaccine is “starting to unravel”. The article in question was deleted after the Express acknowledged it was inaccurate.Source

Andy Burnham did not say he was a ‘better politician’ than Keir Starmer

A headline, now changed, of an article published by The Sun misleadingly claimed Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said he was a “better politician” than Keir Starmer.Source

Keir Starmer’s 2022 Labour party conference speech: fact checked

We look at the Labour leader’s claims on tax cuts, burglaries and offshore wind, and whether Labour policies are fully costed.Source

WTF Fun Fact 12974 – The Sex Lives of Constipated Scorpions

Someone studied the sex lives of constipated scorpions. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12974 – The Sex Lives of Constipated Scorpions appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12973 – Tokitae the Orca May Finally Be Set Free

An orca captive for 50 years may soon be released. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12973 – Tokitae the Orca May Finally Be Set Free appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Flu vaccines may contain harmless levels of formaldehyde

Formaldehyde is naturally present in our bodies, and there isn’t enough in vaccines to harm us.Source

Liz Truss wrong to claim ‘no household’ will pay more than £2,500 on energy bills

During an interview on CNN the Prime Minister claimed ‘nobody’ would have to pay more than £2,500 in energy bills. Per the government’s own figures, this isn’t true.Source