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Am I allowed to wear headphones while driving?

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Headphones of all sizes, from a small button to a well-padded DJ piece, are standard on the road, whether you are a cyclist, pedestrian, or driver. But what is the legal situation? Are you permitted to wear them, mainly when operating a vehicle or a motorcycle? According to ÖAMTC lawyer Martin Hoffer, the answer is “yes.” But there is a “but.” Because: there are no legal restrictions on headphones, neither for pedestrians nor cyclists or car drivers. Even special headphones with noise-cancelling technology – which reduces outside noise or blocks…

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Pension adjustment factor at 9.7 percent in 2024

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Pensions are expected to increase by approximately 9.7 percent next year. This is based on average inflation over the last twelve months. This includes the preliminary value for July 2023, so the final inflation adjustment may change. It is based on the average increase in the Consumer Price Index. The Ministry of Social Affairs calculates the reference value based on the inflation rates published each Friday by Statistics Austria. The arithmetic mean of the twelve annual inflation rates published by Statistics Austria is used for the calculation. This results in…

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Inflation at 7.0 percent, lowest since March 2022

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Inflation continues to slow down. In July, inflation fell to 7.0 percent, the lowest level since March 2022, Statistics Austria announced on Friday. Responsible for the decline was the easing of price pressure on household energy. In particular, fuel and heating oil were significantly cheaper than a year ago. However, the price increases in catering and food remained at a similar level as in the previous month. Compared to July 2022, an easing was particularly evident at the gas pumps and for those who heat with heating oil. Diesel and…

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Experts reveal: Here’s why you shouldn’t shower for longer than 15 minutes

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Did you know that taking a shower longer than 15 minutes harms the planet and your skin? Find out more here! Apart from the hygienic aspect, the shower is a moment of true relaxation for many. Many of us spend long minutes in the shower, harming the skin. Effects on the skin – this is what dermatologists say.Excessive showering can have harmful effects on our bodies and organs. American dermatologist Brandon Mitchell says, “most people wash too much and for too long.” In short, they were showering for too long…

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Covid infection figures are rising again in Austria

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In terms of Sars-CoV-2, it was a quiet summer in Austria. For a good two weeks, the infection figures have been rising again. Individual tests are no longer included in the analysis; the infection situation is monitored with the help of wastewater monitoring. Samples from 48 wastewater treatment plants in Austria are evaluated, covering about 60 percent of the Austrian population. “Last summer, we had a powerful wave of infections,” says Andreas Bergthaler of Med-Uni Vienna. “In comparison, this summer, we had a much lower viral signal, but it was…

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Incredible: this ingredient is found in chewing gum

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If you like chewing gum, you’re in for a surprise – because it contains a particular ingredient you probably didn’t know about! For many of us, chewing gum is a way of life. Although it doesn’t serve any particular purpose, people chew gum for various reasons- whether to freshen their breath, whiten their teeth, relieve stress, or just because they’re bored. You can read about what happens if you accidentally swallow a piece of gum here. But few people know what chewing gum contains, and the truth could revolutionize how…

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Study clarifies: What Really makes us happy and what doesn’t

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Happiness can be learned. For decades, happiness researchers have been trying to develop recipes for happiness. Some people suggest meditation, for example, or unplugging and spending more time in nature. Scientists have evaluated a variety of methods and found them to be effective. However, the results of a meta-analysis suggest that the research standards used in previous studies may be outdated and that some “happiness makers” lack evidence. Five recipes for happiness most recommendedBased on recent studies, researchers agree that specific recipes for happiness work. These include expressing gratitude, socializing,…

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The actual cause of our left- or right-handedness

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Our dominant hand is predetermined before birth, despite popular belief. The cause appears to be elsewhere in the brain. Do you have left- or right-handedness? A study has shown what determines which side is prominent in our lives. Long believed to be determined by left- or right-handedness, this theory has since been refuted. It has nothing to do with the structure or development of our brain. Our prenatal biology holds the key to the puzzle. According to ultrasound tests conducted in the 1980s, a preference for the movements of the…

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Bermuda Triangle: A ship that mysteriously disappeared reappears over 90 years later

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The cargo ship SS Cotopaxi was built in 1918 and launched shortly after. In 1925, it disappeared without a trace in the infamous Bermuda Triangle. After more than 90 years, the ship suddenly reappears on the surface. The appearance of a shipwreck is always special because there is a lot of history to be discovered: a German submarine from the First World War is just as exciting as the Titanic. More than 90 years laterIn 2015, a ship was said to have reappeared after sinking a few days after leaving…

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