Author Archives: WeRaven

25 Uplifting Headlines of the Week – Part 295

Gen Zers are bookworms but say they’re shunning e-books because of eye strain, digital detoxing, and their love for libraries. The post 25 Uplifting Headlines of the Week – Part 295 first appeared on KickassFacts.com. Source

Jimmy Carter Led Nuclear Reactor Disassembly in 1952

In 1952, a nuclear reactor in Canada was undergoing a meltdown, and Jimmy Carter was tasked with leading a team of nuclear scientists to disassemble it. To complete the dangerous task, Carter and other American military personnel had to lower themselves into the reactor and disassemble it manually. It is worth noting that Jimmy Carter… Read More »

The Birth of the TV Dinner: How Swanson Transformed Mealtime

Swanson ended up with an unexpected 260 tons of frozen turkey after Thanksgiving in 1953. This led to the creation of the iconic TV Dinner, which revolutionized mealtime for busy Americans. The original TV Dinners came in aluminum trays and were marketed as a convenient and modern way to enjoy a complete meal in front… Read More »

Hoax posts about ‘missing uncle’ Martin Jones shared widely online

Hundreds of people have shared fake alerts about a missing pensioner with dementia.Source

Hundreds of people have been prosecuted for tax evasion in the last two years

A much lower figure tweeted by a Labour MP only included prosecutions for enabling tax evasion.Source

WTF Fun Fact 13278 – St. Patrick’s Day Blue

If you want to get historical about it, blue was the color of St. Patrick, not green. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13278 – St. Patrick’s Day Blue appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

25 Kickass Random Facts List #815

Like casinos, shopping malls are intentionally designed to disorient visitors. The feeling of losing track of time and geography inside a mall is called the Gruen Transfer. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #815 first appeared on KickassFacts.com. Source

No evidence to support Rishi Sunak’s asylum backlog claim

The Prime Minister said there were 6,000 fewer people in the “asylum backlog”—but the latest published figures show a large rise in the number of people waiting for applications to be resolved.Source

The UK doesn’t have more job vacancies than unemployed people

A column by former work and pensions secretary Chloe Smith was corrected after we contacted the MP about the error.Source

WTF Fun Fact 13277 – St. Patrick’s Day Drinks

The bars used to be closed on solemn St. Patrick’s Day. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13277 – St. Patrick’s Day Drinks appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

North Dakota’s Law Promotes Local Ownership of Pharmacies

North Dakota has effectively eliminated corporate chain pharmacies by implementing a law that mandates pharmacies to be owned by licensed pharmacists. This means that corporations owning pharmacies must be majority-owned by licensed pharmacists. It is worth noting that this law was enacted in 1963 as a response to concerns about the unethical practices of chain… Read More »