Author Archives: WeRaven
Debt isn’t ‘cleared’ if an offer of payment in cash is refused
Unevidenced Diane Abbott quote about ‘the problem with Britain’ recirculates online
unbfacts: 14 years before the Titanic sank, someone wrote a…
unbfacts: 14 years before the Titanic sank, someone wrote a novel about a ship named Titan which also sank in the North Atlantic Ocean, in the same month, and struck an iceberg located with the same distance from Newfoundland (Terranova) Although the novel was written before the Olympic-class Titanic was even designed, there are some… Read More »
The Many Myths Surrounding Nikola Tesla
In the mid-19th century, the Austrian Empire, which stretched for over a thousand miles (1600 km) from Italy to Ukraine, was a place of contradictions. The ruling patriarch, Minister of the Interior Baron Alexander von Bach, was on the one hand something of a despot, abolishing public trials, reducing the freedom of the press and imprisoning… Read More »
Are Booster Seats Actually Safer Than Just Seatbelts
If you are like many parents watching your children’s booster seats slide around while they hop into the vehicle and otherwise wonder what precisely is the way you’re supposed to incorporate the seatbelt around the bits so it’s properly positioned on the kids (we’ll get into how to always do this one correctly later in… Read More »
America’s First Power Couple
History often remembers the great men of each era, their very public accomplishments, and the trials and tribulations they may or may not have gone through to get there, sometimes to the extreme. What’s often forgotten in many cases is the men generally didn’t do any of it alone. For most, there was their partner… Read More »
A Cure for the Living Dead
If ever there was a living embodiment of the Roaring 20s, it was Eben Byers. The scion of a New York steelmaking fortune, Byers indulged in every hobby and luxury his wealth and social status allowed. He kept luxury homes across the United States, collected fine art, owned stables of racehorses, held titles in trap… Read More »
“Up Yours!” “Victory,” Or “Peace, Man” Where did the “Two Finger Salute” REALLY Come From?
Of all the various hand gestures we humans commonly use, few are as complicated and versatile as the “V-sign,” AKA “the forks” or the “two-finger salute”. With just a twist of the wrist, this simple sign can go from a symbol of victory, peace, or Kawaii cuteness to an extremely rude gesture roughly translating to… Read More »
Discover London: 6 Unique Fun Facts That Will Amaze You
In the bustling heart of England lies a city steeped in history, culture, and countless tales that thread through the fabric of time. London, a city that harmonizes the ancient with the modern, continues to capture the imagination of travelers and locals alike. This article delves into the lesser-known facets of London, from its architectural… Read More »
The Bizarre Story of the Massive Fake Army That Defeated the Nazis and Helped End WWII
In the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, a massive armada set sail from southeast England and steamed south across the English Channel. Comprising more than 7,000 ships, 11,000 aircraft, and 156,000 troops, it was the largest amphibious invasion force in history. At 6:30 AM, after some 23,000 airborne troops had landed behind enemy… Read More »