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([email protected]) Publicist with an interest in history and the world around us: I write about historical contexts and lesser-known curiosities from different parts of the world. I enjoy finding stories that explain the present through the past, and showing that even seemingly peripheral facts can have surprising significance.
Motto: "The past only makes sense if we can tell it."

Health and beauty

A hug lasting 5 seconds, the body takes nothing from it: Scientists know how long a hug should last

As social beings, we have an innate need to connect with others. This is deeply rooted in biology. But how does an individual’s well-being flourish through interactions with others? How…

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Health and beauty

The skin is most vulnerable after peeling: And you leave it alone without further care

Exfoliating is a great way to ensure smooth and clear skin. Unfortunately, it also comes with some risks. Peeling destroys the skin’s natural oils and disrupts the skin’s moisture barrier.…

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Health and beauty

This isn’t love or help: Just a game you keep losing

In the course of life, we will encounter many people and situations. And every person and every situation leaves some kind of mark on us. It’s really important to choose…

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Entertainment

Psychologists decipher why you dream about the dead: the brain has a clear reason

Sleep is usually full of dreams. Some of them we remember, others we manage to forget by morning. There are some dreams that wake us up and may even frighten…

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Health and beauty

Beautiful on the outside, ruined on the inside: this is what nails look like after polishing

Neat, shiny and ideally also painted nails have become a cosmetic trend. Polishing in particular is a big hit. Women polish their nails frequently to achieve the perfect salon-like shine.…

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Pel mel

Paying more just because you’re a woman: the pink tax in the lead role

Being a woman is not easy. Many things in life are simply harder for women. Or so it seems at first glance. It’s safe to say that women pay a…

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Auto

Did this light come on in your car? There’s really no time to hesitate

Practically all of us use our cars every day. And you know that a vehicle will let you know that something is not quite right these days. Often, however, it…

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Lifestyle

You still wear blue jeans: Then you’re completely missing the trend this autumn

Blue jeans are such a classic. You’re probably thinking that if you have two or three blue jeans in your closet, you can’t go wrong. The truth is, most people…

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Health and beauty

Everybody loves steaks: but you might be frying them in the worst oil

Fried schnitzels are not the healthiest of dishes, but they are certainly one of the most popular. In order to be properly crispy, they must be fried in oil. And…

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Health and beauty

Scientists warn against diet sodas: up to 60% increase in liver disease risk

The ideal beverage for adhering to a drinking regime is water. But few people like it. That’s why people are looking for alternatives. And they often reach for sodas, preferably…

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([email protected]) Publicist with an interest in history and the world around us: I write about historical contexts and lesser-known curiosities from different parts of the world. I enjoy finding stories that explain the present through the past, and showing that even seemingly peripheral facts can have surprising significance.
Motto: "The past only makes sense if we can tell it."

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