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Adventure in Istanbul: an experience to remember

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We started the day with a hearty breakfast, setting the tone for the busy yet exciting day ahead. After our meal, we boarded the bus, ready for our first stop: the stunning Süleymaniye Mosque. Upon arrival, our knowledgeable tour guide shared a brief yet fascinating history of the mosque, explaining its significance as one of the largest and most impressive in Istanbul. The mosque, built during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, stood majestically before us with its grand domes and towering minarets. We took our time exploring the grounds,…

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Danger to life: How microplastics can damage the brain

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Microplastics pose a massive threat to the brain: immune cells in blood vessels “eat” the plastic particles, clump together, and can trigger thrombosis. Ubiquitous microplastics can be dangerous for the brain. A study on mice shows that immune cells in the blood vessels absorb the plastic particles. The heavy food makes the “scavenger cells” immobile; they can clump together, clog blood vessels, and possibly trigger thrombosis. Microplastics are found in the world’s most remote regions, such as the Antarctic ice and the human body. According to estimates, we ingest up…

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“Sounds of Spring – Harmonie der Welt” Delivers a Breathtaking Musical Experience

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Vienna, Austria – The grand halls of the Musikverein resounded with an extraordinary symphony of voices and instruments on 1 February 2025, as the much-anticipated benefit concert, Sounds of Spring – Harmonie der Welt, took center stage. Organized by the Youtuo Classical Music Institute, this remarkable event brought together world-class musicians to support two vital causes: the UN Women’s Guild Vienna and ORF’s Licht ins Dunkel. The concert showcased an impressive lineup of performers, including the ORF Radio Wien Choir, Wiener Domorchester, and the China National Opera House, under the masterful direction of Rainer Keplinger and Xiaoyuan Zhang. The audience was…

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Not many people know this: This is how often you should change your toothbrush

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Many people assume their dental hygiene is under control, but small mistakes can easily creep into everyday life. How you use and care for your toothbrush can greatly impact your oral hygiene—and experts have clear recommendations. The Huffington Post reports. Electric toothbrush Did you know that you shouldn’t “scrub” your teeth with an electric toothbrush? Instead, the brush head should glide gently over each tooth without moving it up, down, or sideways. According to experts, there is a risk of damaging the bristles and reducing the toothbrush’s effectiveness if too…

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Numerous victims of “phishing traps”: Police warn of fraud scam

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The perpetrators obtain personal data via text messages and deceptively genuine-looking bank websites. A group of criminals operating throughout Austria is believed to have tricked several men and women with “phishing traps” at the beginning of January. One of them is a 36-year-old woman from southeastern Styria. On 7 January, she reported that she had been lured to a deceptively real-looking bank website via text message and entered personal data using a QR code. The police said on Friday that money was then withdrawn from her account in Vienna. It…

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Austro-Filipino Countertenor JJ represents Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest

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It is now clear which red-white-red act will be in the ESC race. According to media reports, Johannes Pietsch will represent Austria at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel under his stage name JJ. The 23-year-old Austrian-Filipino countertenor has already caused a sensation in the world of classical music. The countertenor, Johannes Pietsch, will represent Austria under JJ’s stage name at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel. This was confirmed by ORF on Thursday morning. The 23-year-old, who has been successful on the State Opera stage to date…

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When are you full? How much your stomach can take?

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Our stomach is a stretchy muscle that can take a lot. But at some point, it comes to an end. If your waistband pinches after a meal, it’s because your stomach has expanded and demands space. But how far can the stomach actually expand? While the stomach is usually the size of a 0.5-liter beverage can, it can expand to the size of a 2-liter bottle. “The size of the stomach can quadruple or more,” Dr. Arthur Beyder, professor of medicine and physiology at the Mayo Clinic, told Live Science.…

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Rain and snow: cold front brings winter back

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The unusually spring-like temperatures will be over again starting next weekend. A cold front across Austria will bring rain and fresh snow in some federal states. A maximum of eight degrees is expected for the weekend. The cold front from the northwest will reach the whole of Austria on Friday. It will remain cloudy throughout the morning. However, it should remain dry in the east and south. Otherwise, isolated rain showers may occur. The maximum daily temperatures will be between three and eleven degrees at most. Many dense clouds will…

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Charge your smartphone battery correctly: You should avoid this typical mistake

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Huawei explains that there is a specific procedure for charging a cell phone. What should be done first: connecting the smartphone to the cable or plugging the charger into the socket? Even though smartphone battery performance has improved significantly, especially in recent years, and cell phones no longer need to be plugged in quite so often, the charging process remains an (almost) daily ritual. You can’t really do much wrong here—or can you? Smartphone manufacturer Huawei has addressed the issue and explained the correct sequence. Of course, this also applies…

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