Day: June 1, 2025

Is cash threatened with extinction?

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Central banks and experts estimate that cash worth hundreds of billions of euros is being hoarded rather than spent. “Cash paradox”In March, according to figures from the European Central Bank, a total of €1.564 trillion in cash was in circulation in the eurozone. That was almost €30 billion more than in spring 2022 and even €300 billion more than at the start of the coronavirus pandemic five years earlier. Although the growth rate has slowed significantly since 2022, the amount of cash in circulation continues to increase rather than decrease.…

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Drinking sugar is unhealthier than eating it

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Drinking sugar significantly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. However, this correlation was not found for whole fruit, which is said to reduce the risk. Alarming resultsResearchers wanted to know what the risk of developing type 2 diabetes was based on dietary sugar or two sugary drink sources. The results? Alarming. Each additional serving of fruit juice (240 ml) increased the risk of diabetes by 5 percent. For sugary drinks such as soda or energy drinks, the risk is even higher, up to 25% per serving. “Healthy” fruit…

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Why Popcorn Is a Must-Have When Watching Movies in Cinemas

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Why Popcorn Is a Must-Have When Watching Movies in Cinemas Recently, I watched Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning. While waiting for the film to begin, I noticed something curious—almost every moviegoer had a small to large pack of popcorn in hand. I’ve watched plenty of movies before, but I never really thought about buying popcorn myself. That moment got me thinking: why is popcorn such a big part of the movie experience? Curious, I decided to dig a little deeper, and what I found explains a lot. Popcorn’s place in cinema…

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Feast of Santacruzan staged in Vienna

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Vienna, Austria. 31. May 2025 – The Feast of Santacruzan, a cherished Filipino tradition, was celebrated in Vienna, Austria, by the Fr. Daberto Memorial Foundation (EDABEM), a group rooted in Antique, Philippines. Held in the 10th District of Vienna, the event featured a short but meaningful procession to the hall of the Salvatorian Parish, bringing a touch of Filipino heritage to the heart of Europe. Santacruzan commemorates the legendary finding of the Holy Cross by Queen Helena (Reyna Elena), mother of Roman Emperor Constantine. Introduced to the Philippines during Spanish…

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