Author Archives: WeRaven

List comparing energy costs in Europe features out-of-date figures

The list features data showing wholesale electricity costs for suppliers which were only correct for a specific hour on one day over a year ago.Source

Social media posts use outdated figures for comparisons between governments

The posts claim to compare what ‘the Tories inherited from Labour’ to ‘now’.Source

Oil does not regenerate faster ‘than it could ever be depleted’

A widely shared Facebook post claiming oil can be regenerated as fast as it’s being used is untrue.Source

16 Fascinating Malaysia Facts

Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country comprising 13 states and three federal territories. It is rich in culture, diversity, and natural resources. With a population of over 33 million people, the country is the 43rd most populous. Here, we highlight every interesting fact about Malaysia and its people. 1. Malaysian Authorities Banned A Toyota Ad…… Read More »

16 Mind-Blowing Facts About Walking

Smartwatches allow people to easily track their movements and know how far they have walked during the day. However, before that, there was George Meegan, a man famous for taking the longest walk ever without much technological help. He traveled from the bottom of South America to the top of North America on foot! Meegan…… Read More »

Cropped picture does not show the dead body of Israel’s top sniper

The soldier in the picture is resting alongside other members of his unit, not dead.Source

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It is not illegal to fly over the continent of Antarctica

Multiple claims about Antarctica, including that it was a ‘flourishing land’ in the 1500s, are untrue.Source

Not all migrants must wait five years for benefits under France’s new immigration law

A post being shared on social media makes several claims about the law that are not all true and require more context.Source

Bim Afolami overstates NHS in England as a share of ‘everything the government spends’

It seems that the Treasury minister made a common mistake by expressing NHS England as a percentage of all budgeted spending, not public spending as a whole.Source