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Would a 35% pay uplift for junior doctors cost £1 billion or £2 billion?

A Labour MP quoted BMA figures claiming junior doctor “pay restoration” would cost £1 billion, but the health secretary said it would cost £2 billion.Source

WTF Fun Fact 13374 – The Basal Meristem

Grass has a specific structure that holds it up. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13374 – The Basal Meristem appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

How many refugees does the UK resettle compared to other European countries?

Robert Jenrick said that the UK is second only to Sweden in the number of refugees accepted through resettlement schemes. This is true of European countries but doesn’t tell the whole story.Source

Life Pro Tips of the Week – Part 318

Here are this week’s Life Pro Tips. 1. Before buying something, ask yourself two questions – “Where will I store this thing?” and “How difficult will it be to clean this thing?” 2. Professional house cleaning is cheaper than you think and can relieve stress in your relationship. Depending on your lifestyle, twice a month…… Read More »

25 Kickass Random Facts List #833

Just before Laika went into space, one of the scientists using her for testing brought her home to play with his children. Knowing that she would not survive her journey. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #833 first appeared on KickassFacts.com. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13373 – Moon Garden

Moon gardens come alive at night. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13373 – Moon Garden appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

The 1812 New Madrid Quake: A Tremor Felt Across the Continent

The most intense earthquake to ever strike the continental United States happened in New Madrid, Missouri, in 1812. Its force was so tremendous that it caused tremors felt as far away as New York, provoked church bells to chime in South Carolina, and even reversed the flow of a section of the Mississippi River. Source

1858: The First Transatlantic Telegraph and Queen Victoria’s 18-Hour Message

In 1858, the first transatlantic telegraph cable was established, with a single character requiring two minutes to traverse the distance. Queen Victoria’s first comprehensive message took nearly 18 hours to transmit across the cable. Source

1898: Guam’s Surrender – A Tale of Miscommunication and Unfired Salutes

In the Spanish-American War of 1898, Guam fell into US hands without any resistance. The island was such a neglected and isolated Spanish colonial outpost that the local governor was oblivious to the war’s commencement. As US ship arrived and began firing poorly aimed shots at the decrepit Spanish fort, the inhabitants mistook it for… Read More »

From Silicon & Synapse to Blizzard: A Name Evolution in Gaming History

The video game developer and publisher known today as Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., originally started out as Silicon & Synapse, Inc., established on February 8, 1991. Due to unfortunate confusion with silicon-based breast implants, they altered their name to Chaos Studios, Inc. in 1993. However, to avoid conflict with Chaos Technologies, they underwent another name change… Read More »

3 Fundamentals of Staying Focused and Improving Concentration

Staying focused and retaining concentration has become increasingly challenging in today’s fast-paced world full with continual distractions. Our capacity to concentrate on our goals and tasks is constantly being tested, whether it’s the constant barrage of notifications on our smartphones or the never-ending stream of information vying for our attention. However, there are 3 key… Read More »