October 2023 Archives

Halloween customs

October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 admin

Young and old dress up on Halloween – especially the younger ones- and parade around the houses to demand candy according to Irish custom. Trick-or-treaters demand costumed children, teenagers and adults on Halloween, which is celebrated on the night of October 31 to November 1. The motto: the scarier, the better! Many associate Halloween with flashy parties, wild costumes and American-inspired customs. But the history of Halloween is different. Because the origins of the spooky festival lie in – surprise – Europe! HistoryTo be exact, it all started in Ireland,…

All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day – meaning of the celebrations

October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 admin

On November 1, we celebrate All Saints’ Day. One day after that, that is, on November 2, is All Souls’ Day. But what is celebrated on these two days anyway? And how did these holidays come about? All Saints’ Day is on November 1. The holiday is also called the Feast of the Communion of Saints. All Saints’ Day has its roots in the Christian Orient. Over the centuries, the Catholic Church has canonized many people. The reason for this was that they should serve as a guide for us.…

Compulsory winter tires effective starting November 1

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 admin

In some places in Austria, we are still sitting in the sun at around 20 degrees – and we are supposed to talk about winter tires. Yes, because from November 1, the situational winter tire obligation applies. The law on situational winter tire obligation in Austria applies from November 1 to April 15 of the following year, no matter what the weather is like. No matter how high the temperatures climb. Hence, “situational.” This means that in winter conditions (snow, slush, ice) only vehicles with winter tires are allowed on…

The magic of spices: Optimize your digestion for the winter season

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 admin

With the arrival of fall and winter, not only does the weather change, but so do our eating habits. When it’s cold and uncomfortable outside, we crave hearty, warming meals. But what does this have to do with our digestion? Well, a lot. With the proper selection of spices and herbs, we can not only whip up delicious meals but also boost our digestion and fight off that unloved winter bloat. Digestion in autumn and winter Digestion is a complex process that is greatly influenced by our eating habits. In…

This is what the abbreviation JPEG stands for

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 admin

There seems to be no end to the things you encounter daily, but you have no idea what they’re called and sometimes how to use them. For example, people have been shocked to find out what IKEA stands for or what’s behind the term “brownout.” Again, people have been stunned to learn what the abbreviation “S.O.S.” means. You’ll be similarly baffled when you learn what the photo file “JPEG” means. It’s probably not what you expect! Anyone who takes a selfie or a family photo, or even people passionate about…

Dental hygiene: what the colour of your teeth says about your health

October 30, 2023November 2, 2023 admin

Dental hygiene is essential to our overall health. According to dentists, your teeth say a lot about you, including early symptoms of diseases hiding in your mouth, and also show the mistakes many of us make when brushing our teeth. Teeth are also said to affect one’s sex life. Besides brushing your teeth the right way, you should also pay attention to the colour of your teeth. According to Cleveland Clinic, the colour of your teeth reveals a lot about your overall health and lifestyle. Even if your teeth are…

Catholic World Synod ended on Sunday

October 29, 2023 admin

With an extensive service in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, the World Synod of the Catholic Church ends on Sunday after three and a half weeks. The service will be presided over by Pope Francis. Deliberations on the final declaration lasted into the evening on Saturday. No concrete decisions were expected. There will be another such meeting next year in October.The World Synod is considered one of the pope’s most important projects. Among the approximately 360 participants with voting rights were, for the first time, Catholic lay people, including about…

How to start the working week well despite the time change!

October 29, 2023October 29, 2023 admin

Yesterday, Sunday, ended the daylight saving time: As good as that may sound at first, it can make the start of the new work week more complex, for example, if you have trouble sleeping—tips for the changeover.On October 29, the clocks were set back one hour. For some people, the end of daylight saving time means that it is suddenly already dark when they leave the office or the factory floor. In addition, the shift affects our biorhythms – fatigue, depressive moods, lack of concentration, irritability, or even loss of…

2 super-Earths found in habitable zone

October 29, 2023November 2, 2023 admin

The list of places where life could exist in space is growing. With the help of NASA’s TESS satellite, 2 new exoplanets have been found. According to a research team from the Spanish University of La Laguna, they are located in the habitable zone. Both planets were discovered at the star TOI-2095. The red dwarf is 137 light-years away from our solar system. The 2 planets orbiting it have been named TOI-2095 b and TOI-2095 c. Only a little bigger than the earth, but much heavierThe distance between the red…