A skyscraper-sized asteroid hurtles past Earth

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By cosmic standards and quite close for its size, an asteroid hurtled past Earth on Tuesday, All Saints’ Day. Estimated to be up to 740 meters, the near-Earth object is slightly smaller than the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Christened 2022 RM4, the asteroid is classified as a near-Earth object. Those that pass within seven million kilometers of Earth and have a diameter of more than 140 meters are considered “potentially hazardous.” Requirements met by 2022 RM4, according to NASA: The shortest distance at which the asteroid…

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What the name “Halloween” has to do with November 1

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Halloween has managed to establish itself in Austria. The name “Halloween” itself has to do with November 1. This is All Saints’ Day, which is called “All Saints Day” or “All Hallows” in English, and the evening before it is, therefore, “All Hallows Eve” – shortened to Halloween. By the way, this is supposed to be very suitable for prophecies. Popular are prophecies about wealth and private luck. Coins and rings or thimbles are discovered in food, the finder would sail into the harbor of marriage, or remains alone for…

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Temperature drop! In Austria, it becomes significantly cooler

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At the beginning of the new week, the weather still presents itself from its friendly side – but this will be over by Thursday at the latest. The high-pressure “Zacharias” influence remains at the beginning of the new week. Very mild air will continue to be brought into the country. However, on Tuesday and Wednesday, the frontal systems of a low-pressure zone with a center over the North Sea will approach, gradually leading to more changeable and cooler weather from midweek. Monday begins away from the Alps again frequently, in…

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Winter tire obligation comes – now threaten horrendous penalties

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On November 1, the situational winter tire obligation comes into force. From then on, all vehicles need the right tires in winter conditions. The law on the situational winter tire obligation stipulates that from November 1 to April 15 of the following year, in winter road conditions such as, in particular, snow road, slush, or ice road, the vehicle may only be operated if winter tires are fitted to all wheels. Only tires with the following markings may be used as winter tires: M+S, M.S., M&S, M/S, or a snowflake…

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New scam with cell phone messages

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“Hello Mom,” “Hello Dad” – many receive messages from criminals. The consumer protection warns. A new message: “Hi, mom, I have a new number. I’m sending this message from (sic!) a friend’s cell phone because my phone is broken.” SMS messages like this increasingly appear on the cell phones of many Burgenlanders. In it, the supposed daughter or son states that they have lost their cell phone and asks them to contact a new number via WhatsApp. However, anyone who does this is falling into the trap of scammers. Then,…

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Experts warn! These corona mutations could give us the subsequent waves

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Coronavirus variants BQ.1.1. And XBB have a very high immune escape, researchers now warn. For the vast majority of the population, Covid-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has lost its major scare. Still, scientists worldwide remain vigilant, looking for variants that could lead us back into a predicament. According to a new study, those could be the BQ.1.1. and XBB variants. Medical expert Dr. Christoph Specht classifies whether we should be worried. Do variants BQ.1.1. and XBB with high immune escape necessitate broad-spectrum vaccines?All viruses mutate, some more…

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“Beautiful” with food

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It is well known that a healthy diet is important for a beautiful, radiant appearance. Under the guise of the term “beauty foods,” you can find numerous foods that make you fit, healthy, and beautiful. But many people are unaware that kitchen ingredients are also helpful for skin and hair when applied externally as beauty aids. Who doesn’t know the classic beauty remedy from the tea kitchen: cold bags of black tea make wide eyes puffy when they are briefly placed on closed eyes? The addition of vinegar to bath…

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Weather experts have bad news for Vienna

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Based on high ZACHARIAS, the calm, dry autumn weather will continue over the weekend, UBIMET experts forecast. At low altitudes, especially in the east and south, the air close to the ground will remain susceptible to fog, while generally mild and sunny conditions will prevail in the mountains. At the same time, with the shift of the high center to southeastern Europe, the Alpine region enters an increasingly southwesterly high-altitude current. Thus it remains significantly too warm for the season. The blocking wedge of high pressure will remain until the…

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On October 30, winter time begins again.

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The clock is being turned again: wintertime starts on Sunday; what matters now is how to master the time change “in your sleep.” Wintertime is here. From the night to Sunday, the clocks are adjusted by one hour. But in which direction and when? We’ll tell you everything you need to know about the upcoming time change, what it will do to you, and how to keep your sleep rhythm on track. Wintertime 2022: When is the time change?The time change happens at the same time every year: On the…

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