Author Archives: WeRaven
Photograph of girls in white dresses does not show child brides
WTF Fun Fact 13375 – Alpha Brain Waves and Creativity
What is a fact or statistic that seems fake but is real?
We asked our regular contributors through e-mail What is a fact or statistic that seems fake but is real? We got many interesting responses. Here are some of them. We have just copied and pasted their responses, not editing them in any way. 1. I saw a scale model of the Earth, moon, and sun…… Read More »
Manjirō Nakahama: A Japanese Pioneer’s Odyssey from Shipwreck to Gold Rush
Manjirō Nakahama, at the young age of 14, was a fisherman who, along with four companions, found himself stranded on an island following a shipwreck. Their rescue arrived in the form of an American whaleship, which transported them to Honolulu. While his friends decided to stay in Honolulu, Manjirō ventured onwards to Massachusetts. This journey… Read More »
7 Fascinating Facts about the Black Death
The Black Death, one of history’s deadliest pandemics, left a profound impact on societies, cultures, and even our genetic makeup. From influencing pub culture in Britain to shaping human immunity genes, the reach of this 14th-century plague has been far more extensive than commonly acknowledged, as this article explores. 1. The British Pub culture can… Read More »
McDonald’s french fries are not made from potatoes treated with the pesticide Monitor
Would a 35% pay uplift for junior doctors cost £1 billion or £2 billion?
WTF Fun Fact 13374 – The Basal Meristem
How many refugees does the UK resettle compared to other European countries?
Life Pro Tips of the Week – Part 318
Here are this week’s Life Pro Tips. 1. Before buying something, ask yourself two questions – “Where will I store this thing?” and “How difficult will it be to clean this thing?” 2. Professional house cleaning is cheaper than you think and can relieve stress in your relationship. Depending on your lifestyle, twice a month…… Read More »