Mothman, UFOs, and a Frozen Grandpa: 5 Absurd Festivals That Actually Exist
You know Coachella and Burning Man, where around 200,000 party-loving fans make their pilgrimage each weekend. With such a huge selection...
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The History of the Emoji: It Began Over 100 Years Ago in Austria
From the Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, to the American inventor of the smiley, Harvey Ball, to the Japanese designer Shigetaka Kurita: The history of...
Ultramarathon in Retz: Weinviertler runs 2,070 laps around the town hall tower
Retz. What is a cozy excursion destination for most people will become the scene for Lukas Baumgartner on June 9, 2026...
Frog poison, self-urine, and coffee enemas: 5 bizarre wellness trends from the internet
Wellness trends for self-optimization have been a reliable way to make money online for years. It's clear: the more insecure people are, the more susceptible...
Come from heaven, died & resurrected: E.T. as a modern Jesus story
E.T. is one of the most successful films of all time – and secretly perhaps also one of the most pious. Because Spielberg has, whether...
What's the deal with the matcha hype: From Zen ritual to TikTok trend
Matcha is booming. Especially on social media, the finely powdered green tea is marketed as a miracle cure, and you see more and more extraordinary creations. From...
France as a Role Model: Supermarkets May No Longer Throw Away Expired Food
In Austria, 160 tons of perfectly good food end up in the trash every day. In total, around 59,000 tons of food were... in 2025...
2026 FIFA World Cup: Every Soccer Fan Should Keep an Eye on These Five Underdog Nations
What would a World Cup be without its surprises? Time and again, underdogs make it deep into the tournament's knockout stage.
The 10 best Austrian films
When you think of Austrian films, Sissi movies or Josef Hader comedies probably come to mind first. But Austrian cinema...
The Craziest Elon Musk Quotes and Scandals
Elon Musk has long been more than just an eccentric billionaire with a penchant for provocation. He is one of the most powerful men in the...
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