Distractions like talking on the phone, texting, or drinking are the main causes of traffic accidents, accounting for 30% of collisions. In 2022, there were 10,000 176 distracted driving accidents on Austrian roads, resulting in 9,290 driver injuries and 76 fatalities. After a decline in the pandemic years, distraction accidents are now rising again. A new ÖAMTC study shows the effects of such distractions and that subjective perceptions of danger are often deceptive. “Making phone calls without a hands-free device increases the risk of accidents for drivers by about four…
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This is why you should clean your microwave regularly
It is one of the appliances used almost daily: Microwaves can get dirty quickly and pose a serious health risk over time. Here are some tips on how you can clean them. Cleaning your microwave is a task that often becomes a “morning job.” This is understandable because cleaning the microwave is not very pleasant and usually requires a lot of patience.But the fact is that the more you use it and the more food you heat, the dirtier this indispensable kitchen appliance gets. Stains, splatters, and odours may eventually…
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