Author Archives: WeRaven

John’s story: when health misinformation leads to harm

Over the years, we’ve checked a number of false and misleading claims about statins.Source

unbfacts: Japanese doctor Tetsu Nakamura devoted his life…

unbfacts: Japanese doctor Tetsu Nakamura devoted his life revitalizing deserts in Afghanistan, making forests and wheat farmland, and contributing to peace. Nakamura was decorated with the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun and Afghan National Medal. His Afghan community nicknamed him “Uncle Nakamura.” Source

unbfacts: The Baader–Meinhof Phenomenon, also called “frequency…

unbfacts: The Baader–Meinhof Phenomenon, also called “frequency illusion,” is an illusion in which the thing you’ve just noticed, experienced, or been told about suddenly crops up everywhere. Source

7 Wild Animal Escapes That Prove Freedom Isn’t Just for Humans

We like to think of ourselves as the masters of escape — great planners, risk-takers, freedom seekers. But as it turns out, some animals could give us a serious run for our money. Whether it’s a cow dodging the dinner plate or an octopus outwitting security measures, these clever creatures remind us that the call… Read More »

unbfacts: UK boys asked to wear shorts to school instead of…

unbfacts: UK boys asked to wear shorts to school instead of pants during hot weather but were told no. A mom said, “My 14-year-old son wanted to wear shorts. The headteacher told them, “Well, you can wear a skirt if you like,” so many boys wore skirts. The school allowed shorts starting next year. Source

unbfacts: Most toilets in Hong Kong are flushed with seawater…

unbfacts: Most toilets in Hong Kong are flushed with seawater in order to conserve the city’s scarce freshwater resources. Source

Child poverty and the two-child benefit cap: explained

Calls for the government to scrap the two-child benefit limit have been renewed ahead of the publication of its child poverty strategy later this year.Source

No evidence Donald Trump called Elon Musk ‘mediocre’ on Truth Social

A screenshot supposedly showing a post from the US president about Mr Musk has been shared on social media, but the White House says it’s “fake”.Source

Old footage of Air India plane taking off from Heathrow shared as Ahmedabad crash

Social media posts have shared this clip with the claim it shows the plane that crashed taking off. In fact this footage shows a different plane, and has been online for more than a year.Source

Norway first struck North Sea oil over fifty years ago. Predicting eventual depletion, the…

Norway first struck North Sea oil over fifty years ago. Predicting eventual depletion, the…Source

Pilots, Planes, and Peculiar Tales: 8 Fascinating Facts From the Flight Deck

Summer travel season is here. Maybe you’re already planning your next getaway, passport in hand and boarding pass at the ready. But as you buckle up, do you ever wonder about the folks up front—the ones guiding that giant metal bird through the sky? From nail-biting moments to strange nicknames, pilot stories are often as… Read More »