Author Archives: WeRaven
English Maunsell Water Forts
English Maunsell Water Forts were created as defensive platforms located off the English coast during the Second World War. The United Kingdom used the Maunsell Water Forts to guard themselves against bombs. However, today, the forts are dilapidated structures that you can only access via boat. The Need for Coastline Protection During World War II,…… Read More »
What’s the biggest Scam in life that no one wants to admit?
We asked our regular contributors through e-mail What’s the biggest Scam in life that no one wants to admit? 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. How does HEALTH insurance not cover dental and vision? What kind of…… Read More »
How are Guide Dogs Trained?
Dignified, loyal and, above all, very fury, guide dogs are a vital tether to the outside world for many blind and visually impaired people that allow them to live more independent, if dog hair covered, lives. As you’d expect, training one of these wonder-dogs is no easy feat and requires teaching the canine in question… Read More »
No evidence hepatitis in children is caused by vaccinated breastfeeding mothers
A screenshot of an article posted to Facebook claims the “sudden rise of unvaccinated children with liver damage, were breastfed (by fully vaccinated mothers)”. The apparent implication of this is that recently-reported cases of hepatitis in children, primarily in the UK, had been caused indirectly by Covid-19 vaccines. The article claims that the “sudden rise… Read More »
WTF Fun Fact 12656 – Wilmer McLean’s Role in the Civil War
Why a Remote Workspace Will Set You Up For Career Success
It’s no secret that space has a profound impact on our productivity and many other aspects of our lives. Research shows that those who have control over the layout of their workspace are not only happier and healthier but also up to 32% more productive.[1] Now, remote workspaces have become part of the new normal… Read More »
7 Ways To Cope When Adult Friendships End And Move On
Breaking up with friends is hard. Sometimes, it can be because you are both different people and are growing in different directions, or it can be something darker like they are a toxic influence on you. Whatever the reason, sometimes adult friendships need to end and it can be hard to know what to do,… Read More »
A man who arrived in Japan with a fake passport did not mysteriously vanish
A Facebook post claims that experts believe a man who travelled to Japan using a fake passport was from a parallel universe. This is not true. While there are records of a man attempting to enter Japan using a passport from a non-existent country, he did not “vanish” from a secure room, as the post… Read More »
WTF Fun Fact 12655 – Alexander the Great and His Horse
Article 61 of the Magna Carta doesn’t mean you don’t have to pay council tax
A post on Facebook says: “What’s everyone’s opinions on council tax? The Crown has NO lawful authority to make demands whilst Article 61 Magna Carta 1215 is in effect.” This is accompanied by a link to a post on Patreon which features an image saying “Council tax is unlawful”. Council tax is not unlawful, and… Read More »