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The word vitamin was coined in 1920 by the Polish biochemist Casimir Funk. He called the substances “vital amines” and combined the two words. The word was derived from the Latin vita, meaning life and amine, because vitamins were initially thought to be amino acids. A lot of time has passed since then, and countless scientists have studied the substances and published their study results. Among them, however, are also wrong assumptions. The human body cannot generate vitamins. Even though our bodies cannot generate the vital substances themselves, that does…

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The asteroid “Bennu,” also called the “doomsday asteroid,” comes dangerously close to the Earth. NASA is watching the celestial body closely. NASA watches the celestial body closely because the jet-black asteroid comes dangerously close to Earth. “Bennu” has a length of 800 meters and weighs 60 million tons. Now, scientists have calculated the exact date when the XXL chunk could hit us. According to the results of the study published in the scientific journal “Icarus,” the risk of an impact by the year 2300 is 1 in 1750. Earlier studies…

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A study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers reveals that many countries will likely be inhabitable due to global warming in a few years. Temperatures will continue to rise in the summer of 2022. But when you look at the climate forecasts, the temperature rise is by no means a reason to rejoice. According to a report by researchers at the University of Wageningen in the Netherlands, published in the journal PNAS, in 50 years, about 3.5 billion people are expected to suffer from extreme heat. That’s almost half…

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According to Sigmund Freud, suppressing negative thoughts and feelings is not the best strategy for staying healthy. A new study conducted during the COV pandemic disagrees: according to it, those who actively repress fears and worries are less anxious and worried afterwards.“That clinical psychology views thought suppression negatively is due to Freud’s historical viewpoint that suppressed content persists and affects us unconsciously,” Zulkayda Mamat and Michael Anderson of the University of Cambridge write in the study, which just appeared in the journal Science Advances. It is a viewpoint they want…

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Calls from random, unknown numbers are something that almost everyone has experienced. Scammers are on the other end of the line when you pick up the phone. They claim to be Microsoft employees and ask for assistance with a technical issue, or they make claims about high EuroMillions winnings or their child being ill and in need of money right away for medical care. The police scam is also used again and again for scam calls. Number abusedWith rufnummermissbrauch.at, the regulatory authority RTR operates a website where people can report…

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Apple has not changed anything in the form factor. There are no notable differences in the dimensions and weight of the iPhone 15. The materials used have also remained the same. However, you will notice a difference if you hold the iPhone 15. The aluminum frame’s edges have a small amount of bevelling. This gives the device a softer impression, as it feels “softer” in the hand. In contrast, the edges of the iPhone 14 were still really “angular.” While the surface was still glossy on last year’s iPhone, it…

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Especially those who want to save calories and like to reach for light products. But an excellent conscience can, unfortunately, have its price because not everyone tolerates the sugar substitutes used. Everyone dreams of eating with pleasure, doing without anything, and still staying slim and slender. That’s why so-called light products are so popular. They promise the same taste as the standard version with far fewer calories. In the meantime, almost every food has a light version, including yogurt, sausage, cheese, and drinks. Unfortunately, not everyone can tolerate the sugar…

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To reduce plastic waste, one of the things you can do is reuse used plastic water bottles. Refilling a used water bottle is typical, whether you are travelling, working, or participating in sports. However, it’s worth taking a closer look at this laudable measure. The different types of plastic used for water bottles are as follows:PET: polyethylene terephthalatePET, commonly used for water bottles, is a transparent, lightweight plastic considered environmentally friendly because it is 100% recyclable. However, its porosity makes it susceptible to bacterial proliferation. Every time you drink directly…

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Butter is a controversial topic in nutrition. There are two camps: those who love butter and those who swear by margarine or other plant-based substitutes. Also, how and when butter is put on bread is hotly debated. Butter contains a lot of cholesterol.Bread and butter (or margarine) belong on the kitchen table in a German household. Bread is already a superfood. And butter? This contains a lot of cholesterol, and it was assumed that this also increases the cholesterol level and the risk of heart disease for a long time.…

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