Category: General Interest

Running or walking: Which activity uses more energy for the same distance? According to a report in The Conversation, researchers investigated this question back in the 1970s. Running consumes more energy than walking, even if the same distance is covered. This is because the body performs a greater vertical movement when running. This up-and-down movement requires more strength from the leg muscles, which means additional energy expenditure. Therefore, some energy moves the body upward instead of just forward. After intense physical activity, calorie consumption remains elevated for several minutes, which…

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On Saturday, the police are warning of a parcel delivery scam in which large sums of money disappear quickly. On Saturday, the police are issuing an urgent warning about fraudulent parcel deliverers and looking for scam victims. The criminologists describe how the scam works using a case from Hohenems. On June 6, 2024, two men rang the doorbell of an apartment in the early afternoon and pretended to be delivery men for the tenant. The tenant was actually expecting a package that had been ordered that day. After that, everything…

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Amazon uses its parcels for shipping. In addition to the company logo and the label with your address, you will often also find a yellow sticker with various letters and numbers. What does this sticker mean? The yellow sticker has a large letter, and next to it are various small codes with different numbers and other letters.For you, as the recipient, this note is rather uninteresting. There are other codes printed directly on the parcels themselves. These codes, such as “E5”, merely indicate the size of the package. The yellow…

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Have you ever wondered what those little black dots on your car windscreen are for? These seemingly decorative dots fulfill essential practical functions. According to a report by Linternaute.com, the primary purpose of these dots is to create a smooth transition between the clear windscreen and the black frame, which improves the overall appearance of the vehicle. Their primary function is to protect the sealant underneath from direct sunlight. Over time, UV rays can degrade the adhesive, leading to leaks. The dots help to reduce solar radiation and thus protect…

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Have you ever burned your fingers on a hot steering wheel in the summer? You can avoid it with this trick. In summer, the beautiful weather lures people outside. Many people drive to the lake to cool off. When you return to your parking lot several hours later, you find a heated car whose interior temperature is more reminiscent of a sauna. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to avoid leaving your car in the sun for long periods of time. Therefore, opening the doors first to ventilate the vehicle…

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Hardly any barbecue round goes off without aluminum foil or an aluminum tray. After all, it is so terribly convenient to cook salmon, marinated meat, or feta cheese gently on the grill. The foil is then simply thrown away—nothing needs to be scrubbed clean afterward. Some people use foil without a second thought, while others feel uneasy because they know that it is sometimes considered problematic. But why, actually? Suppose you use acidic or salty ingredients. In that case, aluminum ions can dissolve from the foil and get into the…

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Heat leads to more accidents. Footwear is also partly to blame. After a quick dip in the cool water, you should urgently consider whether it is wise to get into the car with flip-flops, sandals, or even barefoot and drive home. The ÖAMTC warns against this and the legal consequences.Chief car instructor Roland Frisch says light footwear can get caught on the pedals, and many people slip on the slippery soles and are unable to brake in time.It can’t hurt to keep shoes suitable for driving in the trunk. It…

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An attentive waitress in a restaurant, a friendly cab driver—in Austria, it is customary to tip good service with around 10 percent of the bill amount on top. “Tipping five to ten percent is also common in many countries,” explains Yvette Polasek, travel expert at ÖAMTC. But there are also countries where other customs apply. You should know this to avoid putting your foot in your mouth. Italy and CroatiaIn Austria’s favorite vacation destinations, a tip of around five to ten percent is considered appropriate if no cover charge is…

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In anticipation of a vacation, drivers often forget to find out about toll charges in advance. This can lead to unpleasant surprises. Consumer protection expert Bettina Schrittwieser from the Styrian Chamber of Labor provides important tips. If you are going on vacation by car, you should find out in advance about the toll and parking fees at your vacation destination. If a digital vignette can be purchased, make sure that the license plate number is entered correctly. If the barrier is open on the highway, as in Italy, you will…

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