Oxford University to teach that imperial measurements are ‘tied to the idea of Empire’

Oxford University reportedly plans to teach that imperial measurements are ‘tied deeply to the idea of the Empire’ in a bid to make science courses less ‘Eurocentric’. The University has reportedly suggested imperial measurements, including the mile, inch, pound and ounce, should be ‘decolonised’ due to its links to the British Empire. Decolonising plans by … Read more

Yelp adds feature that lets customers report businesses for not following COVID safety measurements

Yelp is giving customers the power to report whether or not a business is following coronavirus precautions. Companies observed following guidelines on masks and social distancing will receive a green check, while those not following protocol will get an orange question mark. Ratings will only be assigned to businesses when a consensus is reached from … Read more

Midwives carve dilation measurements into pumpkins

The scariest Halloween decorations you’ll ever see! Midwives illustrate cervix dilation measurements with PUMPKIN carvings that leave women feeling weak Midwives at Royal Oldham Hospital carved pumpkins ahead of Halloween Giving each pumpkin a face, they demonstrated cervix dilation during labour Women took to Facebook admitting their amazed by their ability of their bodies Others said … Read more