Peaky Blinders: Uncovering the truth behind Tommy Shelbys empire; whats real and whats fiction?
Peaky Blinders blends real history with fiction, drawing inspiration from Birmingham's street gangs and figures like Billy Kimber and Oswald Mosley. While the Shelby family is fictional, the show incorporates real elements of early 20th-century crime and political tensions. However, its portrayal of a vast, sophisticated criminal empire departs significantly from the more localized, fragmented reality of the original Peaky Blinders.
Between 1919 and 1920, John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayner conducted a controversial experiment at Johns Hopkins, conditioning fear in an infant who could not consent. Exposed to a white rat and loud noises, the child developed lasting fear responses that spread to other objects. By todays ethical standards, the study is condemned as one of psychologys darkest episodes, highlighting the dangers of harming vulnerable participants.
Taste the soil: Londons Museum of Edible Earth invites visitors to eat dirt from around the world
Londons Museum of Edible Earth invites visitors to taste soil from around the world, exploring the ancient practice of geophagy. The exhibition blends science, culture and art to explain why people have consumed earth for centuries. Through curated samples and research-backed insights, it challenges modern ideas of food while highlighting sustainability and humanitys deep connection to the planet.
Viral UK dog rescue sparks online frenzy, RSPCA says images are real
British pastor charged with manslaughter after man drowns during his own born again baptism
The drowning of 61-year-old Robert Smith during a livestreamed baptism in Birmingham has led to a criminal case against pastor Cheryl Bartley, who faces a charge of gross negligence manslaughter. Smith, a long-time church member living with Parkinsons disease, had travelled for the ceremony. Bartley is due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court on 14 May as the case moves forward.
One in 15.5 million: Woman in Russia gives birth to four identical girls
I tested the 'survival computer' that has all the offline utility you need - including AI
If you were ever curious how you'd stay informed and empowered without a network connection, Project NOMAD is for you.
After using the MacBook Neo for weeks, switching to the Air has been refreshingly sweet
The MacBook Air M5 marks a big upgrade point for older Mac users or PC refugees ditching the Microsoft platform.
Is increasing VRAM finally worth it? I ran the numbers on my Windows 11 PC
Virtual RAM can help boost PC performance when resources are scarce. While it can be useful, it's not a replacement for physical RAM.
