Category: General Interest

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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As the seasons change, fall brings a variety of delicious produce to our plates. In this country in particular, October is rich in fresh fruit and vegetables, which taste great and are packed with vitamins. From bright orange pumpkins to juicy apples and freshly harvested mushrooms, the following foods should definitely be on your menu. Seasonal vegetables in OctoberPumpkinPumpkins are one of the absolute fall favorites. They are versatile and can be used in soups, casseroles, or desserts. The different varieties, from Hokkaido to butternut to nutmeg pumpkin, offer different…

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A new self-care trend is trending on TikTok: Bare Minimum Monday. Influencers want to draw attention to the fact that we often put too much pressure on ourselves at the beginning of the week. Why do Mondays stress so many of us out?You know the drill: it’s Sunday night, and you’re worrying about the week ahead. What do I want to accomplish? What needs to get done? And how can I get the most out of my week? For many people, the new week also means a new start, and…

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Bacteria, algae, mold: if they find a warm and humid climate, they can multiply easily—and, in the worst case,, can become a health risk. This can also happen in the drinking bottle, into which germs get through our saliva and the ambient air. TÜV, therefore, advises that drinking bottles that are used daily should also be cleaned daily. This can be done in a few simple steps, such as rinsing the bottle with hot water and a little washing-up liquid. However, cleaning is even more thorough if you use a…

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A healthy diet should be varied, balanced and colorful. Fruit and vegetables in particular provide important nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and fiber that our bodies need to function healthily. But not every food is equally healthy. Every food has its own nutrient composition, and what is optimal for one person may be less beneficial for another. But is there really such a thing as unhealthy fruit? A study from New Jersey has drawn up a ranking of the healthiest foods. However, one particular type of fruit came in last…

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