Author Archives: WeRaven

25 Kickass Random Facts List #828

Corn plants release thousands of gallons of water into the air every day as they grow (transpiration). This can change the humidity of the air and even the weather in the corn belt. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #828 first appeared on KickassFacts.com. Source

Cadillac’s 1930s Policy Reversal: Embracing Diversity and Boosting Sales

In the beginning of the 1930s, Cadillac had a policy that prohibited the sale of cars to African Americans. However, in 1933, Nicholas Dreystadt, a mid-level manager at General Motors, boldly interrupted a GM executive committee meeting and persuaded them to abandon this policy, advocating for marketing efforts targeting the African American community. As a… Read More »

Salisbury Steak: American Dish Inspired by European Tastes and Health Advocacy

Originating in the United States, Salisbury Steak was created to cater to the preferences of European immigrants and was named in honor of Dr. James Salisbury, an advocate of a meat-centric diet for improved health. Since 1897, the term “Salisbury Steak” has been associated with a main course featuring a ground beef patty. James Salisbury,… Read More »

Life Pro Tips of the Week – Part 317

Here are this week’s Life Pro Tips. 1. Never go swimming in your clothes. An experience shared: “Saved a guy from drowning. He went swimming in the sea to retrieve an RC boat in cargo shorts and a T-shirt. It was the second time this happened to me, 2 years ago I saved a child…… Read More »

Keir Starmer’s claim about first-time buyers’ deposits based on estimate of future increases

The £9,000 figure he quoted is actually a consultancy estimate apparently showing the extra savings required for a first-time buyer’s “typical” deposit by 2030.Source

WTF Fun Fact 13354 – The Longest Breath Hold

A man once held his breath for over 24 minutes. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13354 – The Longest Breath Hold appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Conservative claim that ‘overall crime’ has fallen 50% since 2010 excludes fraud

The PM and the policing minister have both made the claim in recent weeks, based on crime survey figures which don’t count fraud or computer misuse.Source

Comparison of junior doctors’ pay with baked beans prices lacks context

Most junior doctors are paid more than the equivalent of ten tins per hour, even if you only consider basic pay.Source

WTF Fun Fact 13353 – New Deepfake Research

Researchers created deepfakes of crime victims. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13353 – New Deepfake Research appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

25 Interesting Facts About Taxes

Here are 25 Interesting Facts About Taxes. 1-5 Interesting Facts About Taxes 1. Just to show that they are one of the largest taxpayers in the United States, ExxonMobil adds the taxes you pay at the gas pump and its employee payroll taxes to the amount they actually pay in taxes to the government. –…… Read More »

Bicycles: Catalyst for Women’s Liberation and Fashion Shift

Bicycles emerged as a key factor in the early women’s liberation movement, providing women with the opportunity to break free from their reliance on men for transportation. This sense of autonomy also played a part in the gradual shift away from corsets and long skirts during the early 20th century. Source