Category: General Interest

The washing machine is an indispensable appliance in most households. You collect your dirty laundry, put it in the machine, fill it with washing powder and fabric softener, close the door, and press start. Then, all you have to do is wait until the machine signals that the laundry is clean again and can either be hung up or put in the dryer. Many people probably don’t realize that all the bacteria in dirty laundry can accumulate in the washing machine. The machine must also be cleaned occasionally so the…

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Going on vacation costs a lot of money. It’s good to know that a few simple steps can save you a lot of money while you’re on vacation. You yourself are on vacation, but everything continues as usual within your own four walls? That doesn’t have to be the case. Treat yourself and your home to a break, which will also benefit your wallet. Simply removing the fuse is probably the most radical solution. But this is not necessarily advisable, as there are appliances that you should never unplug. Here’s…

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A bang after the large-scale operation in Lower Austria in which a 19-year-old was arrested on suspicion of terrorism. As the target of the attack would have been one of Taylor Swift’s concerts, the organizers decided to cancel all three megastar’s concerts on Wednesday evening. Dismantling was underway outside and inside the stadium.As the organizer, Barracuda Music, announced on Wednesday evening, the decision was made not to hold the concerts due to the terrorist threat. “Due to confirmation from government officials of a planned terrorist attack at the Ernst Happel…

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The Covid variant KP.3.1.1 is wreaking havoc in one of the most popular vacation destinations. Almost 2,000 infected people are being treated in hospital. Summer, sun, sea, and the coronavirus: in Italy, where around 30 percent of Austrians are spending their summer vacation this year, coronavirus numbers are rising again. According to the National Ministry of Health, 17,006 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the last week of July alone.The daily newspaper La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno reports that this is an increase of around 24 percent compared to the previous…

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The washing machine is an indispensable appliance in most households. You collect your dirty laundry, put it in the machine, fill it with washing powder and fabric softener, close the door, and press start. Then, you can wait until the machine tells you that the laundry is clean again and can be hung up or put in the dryer.Many people probably don’t think all the bacteria in our dirty laundry can build up in the washing machine. The machine must also be cleaned occasionally so the bacteria don’t build up…

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Bananas are often considered a fattening fruit, but they can actually help to reduce stubborn belly fat. When fat accumulates in the abdominal region over years, it works like an organ in its own right and produces hormones that trigger inflammatory processes. This abdominal fat can also lead to high blood pressure and digestive problems.Although eating large amounts of bananas can raise blood sugar levels and lead to weight gain due to the increased calorie intake, bananas eaten in moderation can help eliminate stubborn belly fat. How bananas help against…

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Even though eggs are nutritious and seem to last forever in the fridge (although they have no place in the fridge door), you shouldn’t overdo them and store them improperly. There is a limit to how many eggs you can safely eat weekly.As the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the American Egg Board recommended, you should not keep your eggs (which can also positively affect your body) in the refrigerator longer than necessary. How long can you keep eggs?According to the USDA, you should take the eggs (the egg…

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It will soon be that time of year again, and the menacing, annoying buzzing in the bedroom will be back as soon as you turn off the light. But mosquitoes are not only extremely annoying. They are also dangerous. As soon as the bloodsucker has bitten, an itchy wheal forms on the skin. 2024 is going to be a big year for mosquitoesThis year could be a particularly intense mosquito year. The heavy rainfall in recent weeks has created ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes, which means that the mosquito season…

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When acute pain occurs, painkillers should provide quick relief. The correct position in which they are taken can play a decisive role. Researchers at the renowned Johns Hopkins University found that a medication works up to ten times faster if taken in the correct posture. As most medicines only take effect when the stomach releases the active ingredients into the intestine, the aim was to determine which position a tablet reaches at the back of the stomach the fastest. Posture is crucial to account for gravity and the stomach’s natural…

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