Category: General Interest

High discounts, non-existent goods: fake stores spoil Christmas It actually sounds too good: a 50 percent discount on exactly the gift that was missing for Christmas. If it sounds too good to be true, it really is, warns Joachim Leitner from the consumer arbitration service. Fake webshops lure customers with immorally high discounts.Consumers usually don’t see the goods they ordered and paid for. Or only worthless plastic scrap instead of the product that was promised. Extreme caution is required, especially in the Christmas and subsequent exchange businesses.The “Watchlist Internet” gives…

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The color of a dish sponge isn’t just for aesthetics; it plays a crucial role in determining its suitability for various cleaning tasks. Ignoring these color codes could inadvertently cause damage to your dishes. It is essential to choose the right sponge to avoid scratching delicate dishes, but many people are unaware of this. Decoding the colors of dishwashing spongesDifferent colors of dishwashing sponges serve different purposes, experts explain. The green sponge, known for its sturdiness, is ideal for removing stubborn dirt and grime. However, its abrasive nature is not…

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“Shop like a billionaire” is the slogan. But when you open the app, you feel like you’re at a trade fair sale. Call signs, discounts, and “lightning offers” unload before the consumer’s eyes. The homepage has no structure. The product categories are wildly mixed up. Five pairs of socks light up for 0.39 euros, a garlic press for 1.45 euros, a silicone smartwatch for 1.88 euros, and a waist skirt for 2.67 euros. The market shouting for the online store Temu cannot be ignored, especially on social media. At Christmas,…

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A visitor to a vaccination location receives a coronavirus vaccination. People who are at a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from coronavirus, including people over 60 and pregnant women, were able to get a coronavirus shot again. This also applies to healthcare workers with direct patient and/or client contact. In addition to the record number of sick days, the viral load in wastewater continues to rise. A study now reveals how the vaccination jab counteracts this. Sneezing on the bus, coughing on the streetcar, catching a cold at work—a…

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Almost everyone knows the problem: you take the bread out of the bread bin and look forward to a delicious dinner, but there’s a greenish discoloration on the edge. Unfortunately, this is the case for the garbage can. This is because the mold spores penetrate the fabric and spread invisibly throughout the bread. However, mold is not a death blow for all foods! If you’re wondering which food belongs in the bin and which can still be saved by cutting off the affected areas, you should read on now. Throw…

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Did the Flood and Noah’s Ark really happen as described in the Bible? This question has been driving archaeologists for a long time, and now, new evidence may have been found. Turkey is considered a stronghold for archaeological excavations. A few weeks ago, a 1700-year-old trident was unearthed in Assos. Last year, archaeologists discovered an entire underground city from the 2nd or 3rd century AD by pure chance. The hieroglyphs found in a tunnel are genuinely ancient and have finally been deciphered after more than 3,500 years. It would, therefore,…

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High cholesterol: eggs are always blamed for this, but this is untrue. It depends on several factors before an egg can harm our bodies. Our cells need a certain amount of cholesterol. It is an important component of the membranes. However, if too much cholesterol is deposited, this can lead to health problems. Our body produces 80 percent of cholesterol; the rest is processed with food. We are talking here about fat, which is unavoidable for forming hormones. High cholesterol levels often also affect slim people who do not put…

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The Christmas gift-buying season is in full swing. The Consumer Protection Association gives tips on what customers can do if the gift is not to their liking, does not fit, or is a gift voucher. If you don’t like a Christmas present, you can try to exchange it. However, the exchange is not a right. Still, it must be expressly agreed upon (added to the receipt) or publicly advertised by the business, or you will be lucky to receive an exchange as a gesture of goodwill. Broken Christmas presents: the…

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On December 8, the Catholic Church celebrates the “Solemnity of the Virgin and Mother of God Mary, conceived without original sin” through her mother Anna (“Mary’s Conception”). It is not, as is often mistakenly assumed, Mary’s virginity that is celebrated, but the Church’s conviction that Mary was without sin. Just as the Gospel of Luke says, “Hail, blessed one, the Lord is with you” to Mary on the feast day, the Catholic faith has recognized more and more clearly over the centuries that Mary was a “blessed one” from the…

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