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Cold Sophie has a permanent place in the calendar. She is commemorated every year on May 15th. It marks the end of the cold season and keeps farmers and hobby gardeners busy alike.The wonderful month of May often has...

In 2024 we will celebrate May 1st for the 134th time. However, Labor Day is not just a holiday for us.Protests for better working conditions turned into a global celebration of solidarity. To this day, the day is still...

Spring time is plant time! But when is the best moment to add greenery to the balcony?The sun is gaining strength and balcony season is just around the corner. But be careful: not every plant can tolerate spring frosts.Spring...

Ravioli, stew, soup - when things have to go quickly, many people choose to eat from a can. The numerous preservatives in long-life foods are apparently only the smallest problem. As Stiftung Warentest has found, many products are contaminated...

Anyone who wants to steal a maypole and demand a release must follow a few rules. These are an important part of the traditional custom.In many communities, the annual setting up of a maypole is part of spring. The...

Gardening on Sundays or public holidays is a sensitive topic. After all, you don't want to bother anyone, but there's usually little time during the week. People who are rarely at home on weekdays often don't know when to...

A real witch has a black cat. There is a persistent myth surrounding four-legged friends: they supposedly have seven lives. But where does this superstition come from?The night of April 30th to May 1st is magical. It's Walpurgis Night,...

It is anchored in the stories about witches that they fly to the Blocksberg on a broomstick for the witches' sabbath. It’s actually a strange idea – how did this myth come about?In a few days, witches will be...

Freshly mown lawns can smell incredibly good. However, this distinctive scent has a specific function. We explain what the cut lawn actually means.Spring also begins the high season for lawnmowers. The hum of engines fills the air during the...

For the first time, researchers have succeeded in converting blood groups into universal blood - a milestone that could revolutionize blood transfusions.Scientists in Scandinavia have found a way to convert blood groups A and B into the so-called universal...