Author Archives: WeRaven

Ice cubes will not cause healthy dogs to overheat on hot days

It is generally fine to give dogs ice cubes to cool them down on a hot day, although dogs suffering from heatstroke should not be given ice.Source

Polling doesn’t show Penny Mordaunt is the only Conservative leadership candidate who can beat Keir Starmer

Penny Mordaunt’s claim in the ITV Conservative leadership debate is not supported by the polling we’ve seen.Source

WTF Fun Fact 12791 – When Were Doritos Invented

Doritos were originally made from tortillas being trashed at a restaurant. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12791 – When Were Doritos Invented appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

No evidence Tesla has ‘invented a new electronic currency’

A number of videos claiming Tesla has invented a new electronic currency have appeared on Facebook.Source

Vaccinated people are not more likely to die of Covid-19

A blog post looks at how many vaccinated vs unvaccinated people have died, while ignoring mortality rates.Source

Rishi Sunak pledge to review ‘2,400’ remaining EU laws doesn’t tell the full story

The government’s own figures show that hundreds of EU laws have already been amended, repealed or replaced.Source

Viral posts about a baby being snatched from a hospital are false

Several widely-shared posts wrongly claim a newborn baby has been stolen from a UK hospital by a woman dressed as a nurse.Source

WTF Fun Fact 12790 – Dog Branded a Fake Hero By NYT

A Parisian dog found a way to make himself a hero by pushing kids into a river. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12790 – Dog Branded a Fake Hero By NYT appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

How To Use Project Milestones To Stay On Track With Goals

Before we get to the heart of using project milestones for our goals, we first need to look at what a goal is. A goal’s purpose is to take something you are not satisfied with and create actionable steps to achieve your desired result. Common goals include achieving a weight gain or loss, making financial… Read More »

Comparisons between Japan and US infant vaccination programs are inaccurate

It is not true that Japan has the lowest infant mortality rate in the world while the US has the highest, or that Japan does not vaccinate children under two.Source

WTF Fun Fact 12789 – Volvo’s Seat Belt Patent

Volvo gave up the chance to make millions on a safer seat belt design. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12789 – Volvo’s Seat Belt Patent appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source