Pope Pius II was an unconventional Pope. Before turning to priesthood, he bore children out of wedlock, enjoyed the flames of love, and wrote of adultery, scandal and fiery passion in his erotic story, The Tales of Two Lovers, which became a bestseller of its time. Read more Section: News Weird Facts Read Later Views: 0
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So, what was the point? Cloth masks allow 90% of particles to filter through giving them little ability to prevent COVID transmission, study finds
Cloth masks barely filter any particles, making them near-useless for prevention of Covid spread Researchers built a computer model to simulate how well the masks filtered out particles, and found that 90% were able to get through Because cloth masks are made like clothing, and do not have filtering material built in, they fail to […]
CNN Medical Analyst: ‘Cloth Masks Little More Than Facial Decorations’
CNN medical analyst Leana Wen is finally admitting what everyone already knew was the case: cloth face masks offer no protection against Covid, especially the omicron variant. Appearing Monday to discuss how omicron will impact Christmas gatherings, the former Planned Parenthood president approved of get-togethers – but only for vaccinated people who’ve had booster jabs. […]
Anatolian Neolithic Weavers At Çatalhöyük Used Trees to Make The Oldest Cloth
A new study published in the journal Antiquity has revealed some surprising information about the inhabitants of the ancient city of Çatalhöyük, an early Neolithic settlement located in southern Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). It seems these industrious people found a way to convert fibers from oak trees into textiles that were used to make clothes. Based […]
The Shroud of Turin: Jesus’ Bloodstained Burial Cloth or a Fascinating Forgery?
The Shroud of Turin is believed by many to be the bloodstained burial cloth Jesus of Nazareth was wrapped in after his crucifixion. But skeptics say it is a forgery, or at best only a religious article of historical significance. What can modern research tell us? The Shroud of Turin , a pale sheet of […]
Face masks: What’s the difference between a cloth one and an FFP2?
As new variants of the coronavirus spread across Europe, authorities are adjusting their advice on the types of face coverings people should wear. Health officials in France have warned that handmade cloth masks may not be protective enough. The German state of Bavaria now requires hospital-grade FFP2 masks on public transport and in shops, and […]
Navalny ‘not cut from the same cloth’ as other politicians in the West
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin will not have welcomed the return of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, an expert has told Euronews. The 44-year-old flew to Moscow on Sunday five months after someone tried to kill him using the nerve agent Novichok. The opposition leader has blamed Putin for the attempt on his life. Yesterday, Navalny was […]
FS1’s Sharpe: Racist U.S. Flag Is Just ‘A Piece of Cloth…Nobody Fights For’
FS1’s Sharpe: Racist U.S. Flag Is Just ‘A Piece of Cloth…Nobody Fights For’ Newsbusters September 30, 2017 After engaging in character assassination against Green Bay Packers fans who chose not to protest during Thursdays National Anthem, FS1’s Undisputed co-host Shannon Sharpe did the same with the American flag, declaring it to be merely a racist […]