Category: General Interest

There are always concerns about whether storing toilet paper in the bathroom makes hygienic sense. The widespread opinion is that the high humidity in the bathroom, in particular, could damage the paper. But is there really any truth in this assumption? According to Philip Heldt, a paper expert at the NRW consumer advice centre, there is no need to worry if you take a few precautions. The expert emphasizes that toilet paper can be stored in the bathroom as long as it remains protected from moisture. It is particularly important…

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We’re overcome by an urgent need as soon as we’ve put on our warm fleece or down jacket and ventured out into the cold. And not because we forgot to go to the bathroom before going out. Muscle contractions are to blame The explanation is entirely rational and physical. Muscle contractions—that is, muscles that tense up—are to blame. But first things first. The phenomenon has actually been well-researched. In 1918, the Austrian doctor Alfred Adler dared to conduct an experiment designed to test the steep thesis of whether we really…

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The new coronavirus variant XEC is spreading worldwide and has recently caused an increase in cases in Europe. Experts assume this variant could play a greater role in the coming winter.British doctor Helen Wall recently warned that the XEC variant causes flu-like symptoms such as high fever, cough, aching limbs, and headaches and that affected people could feel “knocked out.” These extreme states of exhaustion appear to be a new main symptom of the variant. According to a report by Focus Online, the XEC variant shows many symptoms already known…

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Opinions differ on the time change: some favour it, others prefer to abolish it. The fact is: that the clock is turned at the end of the month. It’s not just the thermometer showing that summer is finally over—the clocks will soon be changed back to standard time, incorrectly called “winter time.” This is because winter is standard time, Central European Time (CET), and lasts five months, from the end of October to the end of March. The remaining months are summertime when the clock is set forward from two…

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Finding a suitable vacation home on the Airbnb booking platform quickly leads to a certain amount of booking euphoria. But you shouldn’t be naive. You should be particularly careful if you are supposed to contact the alleged landlord by email, as Airbnb supposedly does not accept requests. The consumer protection portal “Watchlist Internet” warns that this could be a scam. According to the portal, anyone who responds to the email will receive a reply stating that the accommodation is available but that there are technical problems with the Airbnb calendar.…

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Winter tires are essential in the cold season to ensure safety on the road.As soon as the temperatures drop and the roads become dangerously slippery due to snow and ice, winter tires offer decisive advantages over summer tires. Thanks to their special rubber compound and deeper tread, they adapt better to cold conditions, resulting in a shorter braking distance and better grip. In certain weather conditions, the use of winter tires is even required by law, as they increase not only your safety but also that of other road users.According…

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Austrians drink around 2.6 cups of coffee every day. This corresponds to around 1,000 cups or 145 liters per year. The different brewing methods have advantages and disadvantages—and not just in terms of taste. But which preparation method is healthier – filter coffee or espresso? The answer: it depends… The advantages of filter coffeeFilter coffee has been making a comeback for some years now—not only because of its taste but also because of its health benefits. The substances cafestol and kahweol, which increase LDL cholesterol in the blood, remain in…

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The comet named “Tsuchinshan Atlas” should also be visible in Austria from October 12.Not only auroras possible at the weekend: According to the Vienna Astronomy Association (WAA) and comet expert Michael Jäger, the striking tail is developing extremely promisingly, as reported to the APA. Jäger, chairman of the Martinsberg Astronomical Center (Lower Austria), photographed the “striking phenomenon” in Namibia.For WAA CEO Alexander Pikhard, Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas, observed for the first time in early 2023 by the eponymous telescope facilities in China and South Africa, “lives up to its promise.” In addition…

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Next year, some holidays will once again fall during the week. So it’s worth taking a few extra days off (if your colleagues agree). With clever planning, you can secure 56 days off throughout the year, as the travel platform Urlaubsguru has calculated.It all starts in spring: Easter Monday falls on April 21, and May 1 on a Thursday. If you take eight days off, you can stay home from Saturday, April 19, to May 4, i.e., 16 days. The next opportunity to extend your vacation is in June: if…

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