Day: December 3, 2024

Does coffee really help against drowsiness at the wheel?

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If you’re feeling tired, you probably reach for a cup of coffee here and there. But does this drink help against drowsiness? The Christmas season is around the corner, and surely, many people set off on vacation by car. But they all know that moment behind the wheel when you almost nod off. Then it’s best to pull over and rest. But quite a few people prefer a different remedy: To wake themselves up again, they drink coffee (which you should never drink on an empty stomach). Whether this helps…

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Asteroid narrowly missed Earth

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Yesterday, asteroid 2024 XA narrowly missed Earth. It was also spotted over Austria, and images were taken over the Gesäuse in Styria. Yesterday’s asteroid flyby was the second closest since 1900. Only the 2020 VT4 came closer than the 2024 XA, at 368 kilometers.For near-Earth asteroids, the distance given in lunar distances (LD)—1 LD is about 385,001 kilometers. 2024 XA flew past Earth on Sunday at a distance of 0.02 LD. The asteroid, sighted yesterday over the Gesäuse, has an approximate diameter of 1.3 to 2.8 meters. Boulders of this…

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Filipinos in Vienna to Host Joint Charity Christmas Event on December 29, 2024

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Vienna, Austria – The Filipino community in Vienna is coming together to celebrate the spirit of Christmas with a joint charity event on December 29, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM at the Salvatorianer Parish Hall, Salvatorianer Platz 1, 1100 Vienna. Organized by Pinoy Relax and Sonia’s Catering alongside Filipino business entrepreneurs in Austria, the event promises an unforgettable day of fun, entertainment, and delicious Filipino cuisine. Attendees will enjoy a wide array of activities, including: Games and variety shows Tombola Dancing and karaoke Christmas caroling One of the…

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