Month: February 2024

This 2-euro coin is worth a small fortune

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A 2-euro coin doesn’t necessarily have to be worth just as much. How is that possible? On certain occasions, the national central banks of the eurozone countries put special coins into circulation in limited editions, which become extremely valuable over time. In 2007, for example, Monaco minted 20,001 two-euro coins with her image in honor of the 25th anniversary of Princess Grace Kelly’s death. 20,000 of these came onto the market within seven years, and one was given to her son, Prince Albert II. No fewer coins have ever been…

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Which fruit contains the most sugar?

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When discussing healthy and balanced nutrition, we cannot ignore fruits, as they are known for their numerous benefits and contributions to the desired nutrition of the human body, such as vitamins, essential minerals, fiber, water, and antioxidants. The promotion of fruit consumption for a healthy diet has been recognized worldwide, even by the World Health Organization (WHO), which has promoted its well-known campaigns for the consumption of 5 portions of fruit per day. Despite the described benefits of eating fruit, we must not forget one element they contain: natural fructose…

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Do you actually know what’s in your minced meat?

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Different fat contents in minced meat come from different parts of the cow. For example, minced beef with ten percent fat contains parts from the leg and shoulder. Minced beef from the leg, as the name suggests, is made exclusively from parts such as the upper rind, lower rind, rump, and tail. Minced meat from the leg is always low in fat. Minced beef with 10 percent fat and minced beef with a fat content of 17 percent are more common on the shelves. “For minced beef with 10 percent…

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Up to 17 degrees: it remains far too warm

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It will continue to be much too warm for February this coming weekend. Double-digit temperatures of up to 17 degrees are expected throughout Austria. However, it will continue to rain in large parts of the country. On Friday morning, there will be some regional fog or high fog, especially in the Danube region, the Waldviertel, or basin locations in the south. Apart from that, the sun will shine for a long time during the day, and only a few loose patches of cloud will pass by. In the west, however,…

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Why you should wait at least 15 minutes before opening your dishwasher after the end of the program

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If you open the dishwasher immediately as soon as it’s done, you might want to rethink your behavior. There is a good reason to resist the urge to open the dishwasher door immediately after completion of the cycle, and understanding this could protect your kitchen from unintended damage. According to Nyheder24.dk, many believe opening the dishwasher immediately after the cycle can speed up drying. However, this common practice could be counterproductive. Hurrying to ventilate the dishwasher could accidentally damage your kitchen cabinets and desks. The air escapes from the dishwasher…

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New feature: It’s so easy to get your registration certificate on your cell phone

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Things are no longer quite so dusty in the local offices in Austria. Some official channels and official documents have even been transferred to smartphones. The digital admission slip is the latest feature to be added to the Republic’s official apps. In the smartphone app “eAusweise”, the driver’s license and the registration certificate can now be presented in digital form in case of a traffic stop. The digital vehicle registration can be sent to your smartphone in just a few moments with a few clicks. It’s surprisingly quick and easy…

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West Nile virus spreads: Austria also affected

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The West Nile virus is increasingly spreading in Europe. Austria is also affected by the virus, but the risk of infection or even a fatal outcome is rather low here, according to researchers. The West Nile virus is becoming increasingly common, particularly in urban areas and where intensive farming is carried out, as researchers report in the journal “Plos Pathogens.”. Austria is also affected by it, which mostly infects birds, rarely humans and is transmitted by mosquitoes. “However, the risk of contracting West Nile fever in Austria is still low,”…

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Fasting: Dos and Don’ts for beginners

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I’m a big fan of fasting. Because fasting is the best thing we can let our bodies do. The body can regenerate break down fat in peace, and it is a true fountain of youth. We get or remain slim and fit better than ever, all without much effort. Food abstinence triggers a biochemical shift in the body. Once you have fasted, you could learn that fasting is not really a renunciation but rather a gain. Fasting is THE compensation for everything that is not good for us. Too much…

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Cold or warm water? The best way to kill germ

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According to a common misconception, hand washing is only effective with warm water. That is not true. Whether it is cold or warm, it depends on something else. We have known about the effectiveness of regular hand washing since the coronavirus pandemic. Essential: soap and water. But does it have to be warm water, or is cold water enough to wash away dirt, viruses, and germs effectively? Scientists have also thought about this and tested the effectiveness of soap (antibacterial versus non-antibacterial) in combination with different water temperatures (4 degrees,…

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