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The earliest known résumé is credited to…

The earliest known résumé is credited to Leonardo da Vinci, who created it when applying for the position of military engineer for the Duke of Milan. It primarily consists of a list of his designs for siege weapons, including trebuchets. He also included a brief statement about his artistic skills, “In painting, I can do… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 13210 – “Fight For Your Right to Party” Was Satire

We’ve been misunderstanding the Beastie Boys for decades. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13210 – “Fight For Your Right to Party” Was Satire appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

How many excess deaths are A&E delays causing?

Earlier this month the Royal College of Emergency Medicine estimated delays are causing 300-500 deaths a week – but NHS leaders say they “don’t recognise these numbers”.Source

Facebook post offering free Toby Carvery meals isn’t genuine

The post claiming to be giving away free meals to those who share and comment on it has been shared thousands of times on Facebook.Source

Insufficient evidence fenbendazole cures cancer says Cancer Research UK

Although studies have been done in cancer cells in the lab, and in mice, there isn’t sufficient evidence that it can cure cancer in humans.Source

25 Kickass Random Facts List #805

Bosses spend significantly more personal time on social media during work hours than their subordinates, according to a Norwegian study of more than 11,000 people. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #805 first appeared on KickassFacts.com. Source

In 1978, investigative journalists…

In 1978, investigative journalists from the Chicago Sun-Times purchased and ran a neighborhood bar as a means of uncovering corruption by city inspectors. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13209 – The Origin of the Word Nerd

Dr. Seuss invented the word nerd. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13209 – The Origin of the Word Nerd appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

How much money does Labour receive from the RMT and other trade unions?

The Conservatives have tweeted Labour is in the pocket of union ‘paymasters’. A high proportion of Labour’s income comes from trade unions, but only a small amount from the RMT whose boss Mick Lynch iSource

25 Interesting Shower Thoughts – Part 316

Job interview feels like a conversation between two liars, both of which knows the other is lying. The post 25 Interesting Shower Thoughts – Part 316 first appeared on KickassFacts.com. Source