Day: September 27, 2024

Classic fall weather at the weekend in Austria

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Austrians will go to the polls on Sunday in typical fall weather. For the Eastern Alps, Geosphere Austria forecasts high-pressure influence in a northwesterly flow, initially providing dense clouds and light precipitation along the northern side of the Alps and subside during the day. Otherwise, the day of the National Council elections will be sunny, with variable cloudiness and scattered clouds at times. It is doubtful that the weather will significantly affect voter turnout anyway. Political consultant Thomas Hofer, for example, believes that “this influence is somewhat overestimated.”. For example,…

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The Function of the Small Hole on the Sink: Everything You Need to Know

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When you look at your bathroom or kitchen sink, you might notice a small, often overlooked hole near the top of the basin. This little feature is called an overflow hole, and while it may not receive much attention, it plays a crucial role in your sink’s overall functionality and safety. So, what exactly does this small hole do, and why is it essential? What is the Overflow Hole? The small hole on your sink, commonly called the overflow hole, is typically located near the top edge of the sink…

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Study: Ready meals lead to more microplastics in the body

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A recent study shows that the consumption of ready meals and highly processed foods increases the intake of microplastics, while the use of plastic cooking utensils and containers makes no significant difference. Experts from the Federal Environment Agency in Vienna have found that eating ready meals and highly processed foods leads to a significantly higher intake of microplastics than eating freshly prepared food. However, storing food in plastic boxes and using plastic cooking spoons, for example, has no discernible effect on the amount of plastic that enters the body, they…

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