Category: General Interest

The answer to this goes far beyond personal preferences and health and technology concerns. Warm does not automatically mean betterThe hot water from the tap has already been on a journey—usually through the boiler or heating system. Heavy metals such as copper or lead can enter the water in older systems. These impurities pose a health risk that cold water usually does not. Cold water comes directly from the mains and is often fresher and cleaner. This choice will definitely affect the taste of tea or coffee. Limescale, the enemy…

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The phone number 0803128206321 is fake; the actual callers are probably based abroad. A call center knows your personal data and wants to make you an offer you don’t want. If you call the number 0803128206321, you will not reach anyone. The number is probably not genuine and has no connection with the real callers. A telephone system uses call ID spoofing to make you believe this number, but the criminal call center is located abroad.What do these callers want?・Call center employees call you in bad German with fantasy names…

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“Hurricane Éowyn is causing dangerous weather on the British Isles on Friday,” ORF meteorologist Manuel Oberhuber informs on X.With a core pressure of 935 hPa and 180 km/h on the coasts, this is “a different number” even for the storm-tested Irish and “in the absolute record range.” Due to the expected damage, the highest warning level applies. Fabian Ruhnau from Kachelmannwetter also warns on X: “This is going to be a major and dangerous hurricane.” On Friday, Galway all-weather models are predicting wind speeds “around or over 150 km/h.” His…

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Even if they are rarely talked about, many parents have favorite children. According to a new meta-study, older siblings, girls, and particularly dutiful and sociable children are preferred. However, the tendency is only slightly pronounced, and the results should be interpreted cautiously in view of the complexity of family processes, says an expert who was not involved in the study. “Researchers have known for decades that unequal treatment of parents can have lasting consequences for children,” said lead author Alexander Jensen from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, in a…

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Have you ever wondered what pilots eat on a flight or how many km/h a plane will take you on vacation? We have compiled 20 interesting, surprising, and helpful facts about flying for you. The captain and co-pilot get different meals on board most airlines to be prepared in case of food poisoning. The sensitivity of the taste buds can be reduced by around a third due to the air on board. There is an average of around 200,000 flights worldwide daily—the number has been rising for years! Due to…

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Healthy eating is not easy. Luckily, studies give us an overview of what we should focus on—including vegetables. In one study, scientist Jennifer Di Noia compared different foods and their nutrients.The healthiest vegetables in the worldAccording to this study, only one vegetable achieves the recommended daily intake of 17 essential nutrients with just 100 calories: watercress. This rather unknown green vegetable scores with its spicy taste and incredible nutrient density. A small portion covers the daily dose of the most important vitamins and minerals—with minimal calories. Watercress goes perfectly in…

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Many people have birthmarks. We are usually only really interested in them when they cause problems. But there are many more exciting things to discover about these small spots on the skin, such as how they got their name in the first place. We should all keep a close eye on moles; that should be common knowledge. What is perhaps less well known is the origin of their name. Each one is differentA mole is formed from melanocytes, the cells that produce the pigment responsible for tanning the skin, which…

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At first glance, company logos sometimes seem to make more sense, sometimes less. Choosing an apple as a company logo when your company is called Apple is anything but far-fetched. But why did the founders choose a piece of fruit that had already been nibbled on? First of all, we should perhaps clarify where the name Apple came from in the first place. We wouldn’t automatically associate a company that stands for revolutionary technologies with fallen fruit, to say the least. Steve Jobs: Creative genius with a connection to realityThere…

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Honey is a culinary marvel cherished for its sweet flavour and incredible longevity. Unlike most foods, honey never goes bad. Archaeologists have even discovered honey pots in ancient Egyptian tombs, which are still perfectly edible after thousands of years! But why does honey resist spoilage? The secret lies in its composition. Honey is naturally low in moisture and high in sugar, creating an environment hostile to bacteria and other microorganisms. Its acidity further enhances its preservative properties. Bees infuse honey with an enzyme called glucose oxidase, which produces hydrogen peroxide—another…

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