Category: General Interest

Milk is still a part of life for some people – whether in coffee or with muesli, the cow product has loyal followers. But milk is also a susceptible food and quickly goes wrong. However, it is not the ingredients themselves that are to blame, but somewhat incorrect storage, which you should bear in mind. Of course, not all milk is the same. Different types have other shelf lives due to their respective heat treatment. According to the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, a shelf life of about…

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Whenever major platforms or portals change their terms of use, scammers seem to target consumer uncertainty. This is particularly true of Netflix, which wants to stop account sharing. Which scams you should be prepared for. In the case of Netflix, the streaming portal warns of current phishing attacks on its website. Fraudsters take advantage of the fact that subscribers often do not know precisely what the new terms and conditions mean for them and whether they are possibly in debt to the provider. Fake emails look deceptively real.The senders of…

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Anyone who wants to book a flight for the summer months should keep a few things in mind: Customers should buy a ticket directly from the airline and not via portals such as Opodo and Co. Firstly, it is usually cheaper now from the provider, and secondly, one is then dependent on third-party providers in the event of problems. You can also search for connections via comparison portals like Checkfelix and then switch back to the airline side.Low-cost airlines advertise low prices but beware: if you only want to add…

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The World Health Organization (WHO) Europe office warns against taking the Corona pandemic lightly. Covid-19, while no longer defined as an international health emergency since early May, still has significant health implications globally, WHO Europe said. It said the virus will likely accompany humanity for years, if not forever. He said there is also a genuine risk of new virus variants. “While the international health emergency may be over, the pandemic certainly is not,” WHO Regional Director Hans Kluge stressed. WHO Europe believes it is time to implement lessons learned…

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With the upcoming update, Whatsapp introduces a new feature that many users have been eagerly waiting for. You can now use your account on up to four different smartphones simultaneously. Setting it up is still awkward, but it should soon become more accessible. Many users have wanted to use a Whatsapp account on multiple smartphones for years. Until now, however, this was not possible because there was no secure solution. But now the time has come: Whatsapp has announced an update of its messenger in its blog, after which you…

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After Pope Francis had to undergo emergency surgery last week, doctors still advise him against getting out of bed. The 86-year-old is not appearing before the faithful for Sunday prayers. However, this is only a precautionary measure. According to the attending physician, Pope Francis continues to be on the road to recovery after his most recent surgery. The head of the Catholics is fever-free, and his heart and lungs are functioning normally, explained surgeon Sergio Alfieri of the Gemelli Hospital in Rome. For precautionary reasons, however, Francis does not appear…

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Messenger service WhatsApp has launched a new feature for running public channels. Administrators of channels can use it to send texts, photos, videos or polls to their followers, as the subsidiary of the Meta Group explained on Thursday. According to the statement, the administrator function will be available to a select number of organizations, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and FC Barcelona. Content from a channel will be available for 30 days WhatsApp reportedly offers a directory of all media that can be searched by topic. In addition,…

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Sahara dust in the air can make the sky look yellowish to brownish.Sahara dust reaches Austria almost every year. But what dangers does it pose, and how does the desert sand make it to Central Europe? Sahara dust comes from the Sahara, the largest desert in the world, which extends over large parts of North Africa. Wind and hurricanes stir up the sand and dust in the Sahara, and it enters the atmosphere. It is transported there by strong winds across the Atlantic and to other parts of the world.…

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Hair gel is one of the most essential styling products for men. But an expert warns against excessive use of it. Many men still rely on hair gel when it comes to styling. It defines their hair without making it stick, is uncomplicated to use, and usually lasts all day. But the styling product does not only have advantages; on the contrary: it can even cause great harm. Drying out the hair can lead to hair loss.Kevin Moore is a trichologist at regrowz.com and warns of the side effects that…

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