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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

They have more potassium than bananas and protect the heart. Mirabellas are an unjustly overlooked treasure

Mirabella plums are a fruit that stands somewhat in the background. It is not one of the most popular fruits. It’s a pity, because they really have a lot of…

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Pel mel

Up to 60 meters per day: Some glaciers in the Arctic and Himalayas are growing, while most are retreating

We hear from all sides that the planet is warming. This should logically, in my humble common sense, mean that the glaciers are melting. When it’s warm, ice turns to…

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Health and beauty

Salmon under scrutiny across Europe: Still no limits and no debate in Poland

Salmon is a very popular fish. It is tasty and very nutritious. Personally, I love fillet with skin with lemon sauce and potato puree. It has become synonymous with Christmas…

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Finance

Big change for Polish seniors: new rules for widows’ pensions from 2027

Widow’s pensions will increase in 2027. The Social Insurance Institute has increased the share of the second benefit from 15% to 25%. This means up to 450 zlotys more per…

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Finance

Underage Polish driving debts soar, complicating their entry into adulthood

Travelling without a valid ticket can lead to big problems. Unfortunately, minors often travel illegally. Overall, more than 260 000 Poles face problems with undeclared travel. They are listed in…

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Pel mel

Kraków and Wrocław are among the most resilient Polish cities in the event of war

Urban security in Poland has changed in recent years. This is due to the ongoing conflict in neighbouring Ukraine, but also to other events in recent years. This is not…

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Pel mel

Our universe’s days are numbered, new dark energy data suggests

The rate of expansion of the Universe changes dramatically over the years. Scientists suggest that the universe could end much sooner than originally thought. Fear not, it won’t be in…

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Lifestyle

How to protect your dog and cat? Spring is here, ticks too

Caring for pets is not just about feeding, cuddling and exercising them regularly. Just like with humans, preventive health is important. Of course, this includes prevention against external risks such…

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House and garden

This plant attracts ticks like a magnet, the barberry creates an ideal climate for them

The more Japanese knotweed growing on a property, the more likely it is that Lyme disease-carrying ticks are also present. Unfortunately, this is not an unsubstantiated claim, but the result…

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Travel

Turkey introduces a new no-fly zone. The change will also affect Poles

Airlines all over the world are imposing restrictions on the number of bags you can carry, as well as on what you can use during the flight. Turkey is no…

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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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