Month: May 2023

NASA: Asteroid discovered in ‘strange shape’ near Earth

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A new asteroid discovered by NASA has researchers very intrigued. The asteroid, previously considered potentially dangerous, stands out for its oval shape, which is rare compared to other meteors. Asteroid season seems to be in full swing at the moment. Although this asteroid has not landed on Earth, its unusual shape makes it very noticeable and looks just about to graze Earth. The asteroid comes close to Earth.“This is one of the longest near-Earth objects we have ever seen,” the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) testified in a…

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Pentecost: important feast day because it is considered the “birth of the church.”

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Along with Christmas and Easter, Pentecost is a high festival celebrated with two holidays in Austria. But unlike the other two feast days, many people in this country do not (or no longer) know what is celebrated on Pentecost. Yet Pentecost is an important feast because it is considered the “birth of the church.” Pentecost is celebrated on the 50th day after Easter. The name is also derived from this date because Pentecost comes from the ancient Greek word “pentekoste” (translated as the fiftieth, thus: the 50th day). The holiday…

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Start the day active and relaxed with early morning exercise

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Do you also feel that during the day, you often feel too sluggish to do the sport you had planned to do? Too many excuses keep you from the all-important physical exercise and lead you to the comfortable sofa. Then you are the best candidate for a workout right at the beginning of the day! After just a short time, you won’t want to miss your early morning workout. So put your sportswear in front of your bed in the evening so you can stumble over it directly in the…

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Vienna: Warning against flyers with fictitious content

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Currently, in Vienna, flyers in the appearance of the city of Vienna are circulated, which pretend that the city of Vienna by lot Residents “Parkpickrl” wants to be eliminated. This is freely invented. Recently, members have reported to us about a so-called “Parkpickerl lot” on their parked vehicles. These lots are about reducing the number of cars or parking picker users. On inquiry with the responsible Viennese city councillor for traffic, Ulli Sima, it is confirmed that Vienna has no official lottery or the like. The said lottery slips can…

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Pentecost weekend spoils us with lots of sunshine

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According to Geosphere Austria, highs around 25 degrees are expected during the upcoming Pentecost weekend. The sun can be seen frequently Vienna weather in detailThanks to the influence of high pressure, an often sunny long Pentecost weekend can be expected, accompanied by highs around 25 degrees Celsius, according to Geosphere Austria’s forecast. On Tuesday, however, this weather situation should change again, but any thunderstorms will form relatively small-scale and remain warm. Friday still changeable with short rain showersAlong and north of the Alps, it will be only partly sunny from…

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WhatsApp possibly facing big change

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WhatsApp is testing an entirely new menu for chat attachments. WhatsApp is said to be working on a profile update. In the settings, the social network asks users in an additional field to choose a unique username, as WABetaInfo reports. However, it is unclear how the username will work – but the update is reminiscent of the profile settings of its sister Instagram, which also belongs to the Meta Group. This feature could change how people find each other and network via WhatsApp. It’s also likely to improve privacy protections.…

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Mould infection: symptoms and health risks

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We are used to considering mould as an annoying blemish in the home, but we often underestimate the health risks it can pose. Mould can cause infections that are often overlooked and underestimated. Eye irritationEye irritation can be a symptom of mould infection. This occurs because mould spores can spread through the air and cause irritation to the eyes, nasal mucous membranes, and throat.NoseA runny nose and congestion can be signs of mould infection. This happens because mould produces spores that can irritate the respiratory system and cause inflammation in…

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Food: Reporting obligation for supermarkets now fixed

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Supermarkets will, in future, have to report to the Ministry of Environment how much food they throw away or donate. This results from the Waste Management Act (AWG) amendment passed in the National Council on Wednesday. The reporting obligation for traders applies from the fourth quarter from a sales area of 400 square meters or five points of sale. According to Minister Leonore Gewessler (Greens), it should be a “clear incentive to donate” and thus minimize food waste. Once a quarter, significant grocers and supermarket chains must report to the…

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Netflix: This is how much account sharing will cost in Austria in the future

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Netflix wants to make the sharing of accounts and passwords outside of a household chargeable in the future. The company announced that users in more than 100 countries – including Germany and Austria – will have to pay an additional fee from now on if they share their access data with users who are not part of their household. For a person who does not live under the same roof as the paying account holder, 4.99 euros per month will be due. Netflix hopes this will result in higher revenues.…

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