Category: General Interest

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 U.S. 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 refrigerator longer than necessary. How long can you keep eggs?According to the USDA, you should take the eggs (the egg…

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It will soon be that time of year again, and the menacing, annoying buzzing in the bedroom will be back as soon as you turn off the light. But mosquitoes are not only extremely annoying. They are also dangerous. As soon as the bloodsucker has bitten, an itchy wheal forms on the skin. 2024 is going to be a big year for mosquitoesThis year could be a particularly intense mosquito year. The heavy rainfall in recent weeks has created ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes, which means that the mosquito season…

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When acute pain occurs, painkillers should provide quick relief. The correct position in which they are taken can play a decisive role. Researchers at the renowned Johns Hopkins University found that a medication works up to ten times faster if taken in the correct posture. As most medicines only take effect when the stomach releases the active ingredients into the intestine, the aim was to determine which position a tablet reaches at the back of the stomach the fastest. Posture is crucial to account for gravity and the stomach’s natural…

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Running or walking: Which activity uses more energy for the same distance? According to a report in The Conversation, researchers investigated this question back in the 1970s. Running consumes more energy than walking, even if the same distance is covered. This is because the body performs a greater vertical movement when running. This up-and-down movement requires more strength from the leg muscles, which means additional energy expenditure. Therefore, some energy moves the body upward instead of just forward. After intense physical activity, calorie consumption remains elevated for several minutes, which…

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On Saturday, the police are warning of a parcel delivery scam in which large sums of money disappear quickly. On Saturday, the police are issuing an urgent warning about fraudulent parcel deliverers and looking for scam victims. The criminologists describe how the scam works using a case from Hohenems. On June 6, 2024, two men rang the doorbell of an apartment in the early afternoon and pretended to be delivery men for the tenant. The tenant was actually expecting a package that had been ordered that day. After that, everything…

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Amazon uses its parcels for shipping. In addition to the company logo and the label with your address, you will often also find a yellow sticker with various letters and numbers. What does this sticker mean? The yellow sticker has a large letter, and next to it are various small codes with different numbers and other letters.For you, as the recipient, this note is rather uninteresting. There are other codes printed directly on the parcels themselves. These codes, such as “E5”, merely indicate the size of the package. The yellow…

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Have you ever wondered what those little black dots on your car windscreen are for? These seemingly decorative dots fulfill essential practical functions. According to a report by Linternaute.com, the primary purpose of these dots is to create a smooth transition between the clear windscreen and the black frame, which improves the overall appearance of the vehicle. Their primary function is to protect the sealant underneath from direct sunlight. Over time, UV rays can degrade the adhesive, leading to leaks. The dots help to reduce solar radiation and thus protect…

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Have you ever burned your fingers on a hot steering wheel in the summer? You can avoid it with this trick. In summer, the beautiful weather lures people outside. Many people drive to the lake to cool off. When you return to your parking lot several hours later, you find a heated car whose interior temperature is more reminiscent of a sauna. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to avoid leaving your car in the sun for long periods of time. Therefore, opening the doors first to ventilate the vehicle…

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Hardly any barbecue round goes off without aluminum foil or an aluminum tray. After all, it is so terribly convenient to cook salmon, marinated meat, or feta cheese gently on the grill. The foil is then simply thrown away—nothing needs to be scrubbed clean afterward. Some people use foil without a second thought, while others feel uneasy because they know that it is sometimes considered problematic. But why, actually? Suppose you use acidic or salty ingredients. In that case, aluminum ions can dissolve from the foil and get into the…

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