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Day 3 of Our Bicycle Tour: A Journey Through History and Scenic Landscapes

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28. August 2024 – Day 3 of our bicycle tour was both enriching and exhausting, filled with historical insights, cultural experiences, and picturesque landscapes. After a hearty breakfast at Pension Benedikt, we set off on our journey towards Simbach am Inn, with several memorable stops along the way. Morning at Pension Benedikt Our day began with a delightful breakfast at Pension Benedikt, a charming guesthouse steeped in history. The owner shared a fascinating tidbit: the former Pope Benedict XVI once stayed here. We learned that he had spent part of…

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This is how harmful headphones really are

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There are now different types of headphones, with or without cables, large or small, that harm our hearing health. Most of us use headphones every day to listen to music or podcasts. Some of us even watch a series. Headphones have even become very popular for making phone calls. Is this harmful to us, or are headphones safe? Headphones only hurt our hearing health if we exceed the usage time and the volume is permanently too high. The incorrect use of headphones repeatedly causes hearing stress-related trauma. This includes symptoms…

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Cycling Adventure: Day 2 – From Ebbs to Aschau am Inn

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27. August 2024 – On the second day of our cycling tour, we embarked on a journey that took us from Gasthof Oberwirt in Ebbs, Tyrol, to the charming town of Aschau am Inn. This day was filled with scenic landscapes, unexpected detours, and delightful stops that added a touch of adventure to our planned 80-kilometer ride, which ultimately stretched to 95 kilometers. Crossing Borders and Navigating the Inn River We set off early in the morning, eager to explore the picturesque routes that awaited us. Our journey began with…

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Experts warn: why you shouldn’t drink from plastic bottles

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Plastic bottles are a practical and supposedly indispensable companion in many sports and everyday life. However, they also pose several health risks. In particular, the ingestion of microplastics is a major problem. The Department of Medicine at the Danube Private University Krems (DPU) has discovered that drinking from plastic bottles can even increase blood pressure. Microplastics endanger our bodiesA few years ago, researchers discovered that we ingest around 5 grams of microplastics every week. These tiny plastic particles are ingested through water, food, or even the air. In humans, plastic…

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A Journey through the heart of Tyrol – first day of our bicycle tour

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26. August 2024 – Our much-anticipated bicycle tour kicked off in the picturesque city of Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, Austria. With the sun gently rising over the Alps, we set out on our journey, energized by the crisp morning air and the promise of adventure that lay ahead. This first leg of our tour took us through charming towns, along the banks of the River Inn, and into the heart of Tyrol’s stunning landscapes. The day was a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and physical challenge, making…

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The Start of Our 5-Day Bicycle Tour: Innsbruck to Kufstein

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Today marks the exciting beginning of our 5-day bicycle tour across the beautiful Austrian landscape! Our journey starts in the charming city of Innsbruck, known for its stunning alpine scenery and rich history. We’ll pedal our way through picturesque valleys and rolling hills, heading towards our first destination—Kufstein. The ride from Innsbruck to Kufstein promises to be a memorable one. The route will take us along the scenic Inn River, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and lush greenery. We’ll pass through quaint villages, each with its unique character,…

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How long can you keep eggs in the fridge?

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Even though eggs are nutritious and seem to last forever in the fridge (although they have no place in the fridge door), you shouldn’t overdo them and store them improperly. There is a limit to how many eggs you can safely eat weekly.As the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the American Egg Board recommended, you should not keep your eggs (which can also positively affect your body) in the fridge for longer than necessary.How long can you keep eggs?According to the USDA, you should take the eggs (the egg…

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Vienna: Waste collection, water and parking will become more expensive in 2025

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Vienna will raise fees by almost six percent in 2025. A family will pay around 37 euros more per year. Now it’s official. The City of Vienna is raising its charges from January 2025. Waste collection, sewerage, water and parking will become more expensive. According to calculations by City Hall, an average single household (40 m²) will pay €1.35/month or €16.20/year more, while for family households (90 m²) the increase will be €3.11/month or around €37/year. In the future, a parking ticket for one hour will cost €2.60 instead of…

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4.4 billion people without safe drinking water

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More than half of the world’s population lacks access to safe drinking water. In a new study, researchers estimate the number of people without an adequate supply of drinking water at 4.4 billion, twice as high as previous estimates. “Access to clean drinking water is a human right,” emphasizes Esther Greenwood, first author of the study from the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag). Compared to the figures just published in the journal “Science,” previous calculations appear to have significantly underestimated the problem: A 2020 estimate by…

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