Author Archives: WeRaven

WTF Fun Fact 13233 – History of the State of the Union Address

The State of the Union address wasn’t always a speech. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13233 – History of the State of the Union Address appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

No evidence that Just Stop Oil ‘bankrolls’ the Labour Party

Although a key benefactor of Just Stop Oil has also donated to Labour, this does not mean the campaign group is giving money to the party itself.Source

Viral video does not show tsunami in Turkey following 2023 earthquake

The footage is from Durban, South Africa, in 2017.Source

Not true that 85% of over-65s play video games every week

The survey only polled those who were already playing games or interested in doing so.Source

Nellie Bly’s Journey

Nellie Bly, a female reporter, successfully recreated Jules Verne’s famous novel “Around The World In 80 Days.” In 1888, she proposed to her editor at the New York World to undertake a journey around the world, making Verne’s fictional story a reality. On November 14, 1889, with two days’ notice, Bly boarded the Augusta Victoria… Read More »

The Great Depression in 1931 and Cameroon

During the Great Depression in 1931, reports of American citizens suffering from starvation were so widespread that colonial-era Cameroon in West Africa collected funds to aid them. The amount raised was $3.77, equivalent to approximately $70 in today’s currency. Source

Let’s get ready to rumble!

Michael Buffer’s catchphrase “Let’s get ready to rumble!” has generated $400 million in revenue through licensing as of 2009. Buffer started using the phrase in 1984 and trademarked it in 1992. He uses it in various forms in licensing deals, including Jock Jams, video games, advertisements, and other products. Variations of the phrase have been… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 13232 – Belief in Conspiracy Theories

Conspiracy theories tend to have more paranoia, distrust, and cynicism. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13232 – Belief in Conspiracy Theories appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

£7 million daily cost of hotel accommodation includes cost of housing Afghan refugees

Articles in the Daily Express and Daily Mail wrongly claimed that almost £7 million a day is being spent on hotels for people who either arrived in the UK illegally or are awaiting deportation.Source

How to Release Your App into the App Store

It’s not enough to just develop an iOS app. You need to make it available to your target audience on Apple’s App Store. Otherwise, how will your hard work pay off if no one can download your app? But releasing your app on the App Store is easier said than done. Apple is quite exigent…… Read More »

6 Apps That Will Help Students Feel Healthier

According to numerous studies, the overall health, well-being, and life expectancy of people across the world have been declining significantly over the past few years. This affects people of all ages. But it seems that students are among the biggest risk groups. According to the CDC, over 40% of young adolescents (including school, college, and…… Read More »