Category: General Interest

Many people assume their dental hygiene is under control, but small mistakes can easily creep into everyday life. How you use and care for your toothbrush can greatly impact your oral hygiene—and experts have clear recommendations. The Huffington Post reports. Electric toothbrush Did you know that you shouldn’t “scrub” your teeth with an electric toothbrush? Instead, the brush head should glide gently over each tooth without moving it up, down, or sideways. According to experts, there is a risk of damaging the bristles and reducing the toothbrush’s effectiveness if too…

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Huawei explains that there is a specific procedure for charging a cell phone. What should be done first: connecting the smartphone to the cable or plugging the charger into the socket? Even though smartphone battery performance has improved significantly, especially in recent years, and cell phones no longer need to be plugged in quite so often, the charging process remains an (almost) daily ritual. You can’t really do much wrong here—or can you? Smartphone manufacturer Huawei has addressed the issue and explained the correct sequence. Of course, this also applies…

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But up to 20,000 roommates could be hiding behind the seemingly clean surface—and we’re not talking about pets. House dust mites feel particularly at home in inadequately cleaned bed linen. But how often should you change the sheets to keep the unwanted roommates away?According to Martin Seeley, sleep expert and CEO of MattressNextDay, the answer is clear: “At least once a week.” This simple step can not only save allergy sufferers from blocked noses and respiratory problems but also improve bedroom hygiene. Every night, we release around 200 milliliters of…

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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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