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German Scientists People Short and Sweet

Who Was … Agnes Pockels?

March 17, 2025 0 Comments

Agnes Pockels (1862-1935) was a self-taught physical chemist who did groundbreaking work in the field of surface tension and invented the slide trough (Schieberinne).

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German Drink Short and Sweet

Glühwein: Red, White, and Spritz

February 23, 2025 0 Comments

Glühwein or Mulled Wine is usually made with red wine and spices, but there is also a white version with white wine. And there is a cold summer version with champagne.

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Random Stuff Short and Sweet

The Bobby Car: For Kids and Adults

February 16, 2025 0 Comments

On February 5, 1972 the first Bobby Car was introduced at the toy convention in Nuremburg. It‘s a hard plastic car with a steering wheel and horn. Kids use their feet to propel themselves forward on this Rutschauto (scoot car). Pediatricians actually recommend it for youngsters who have problems with their hips. Soon after Ernst […]

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People Short and Sweet

August Horch: Founder of Horch and Audi

February 15, 2025 1 Comment

August Horch was born on October 12, 1868, was a mechanical engineer and founder of the companies Horch and Audi. When working for Karl Benz in Mannheim, he invented the reverse gear for cars.After he left Benz, he founded his own company and build his own cars. In order to survive, Horch turned his company […]

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Holidays and Customs Short and Sweet

February 3: Saint Blaise and Blessing of the Throats

February 15, 2025 0 Comments

February 3 is the feast day of Saint Blaise. Saint Blaise (Heiliger Blasius) died a martyr in 316, is one of the 14 Nothelfer (Holy Helpers), and the Patron Saint of doctors, weavers, tailors. wool merchants, chandlers, tanners, and wind musicians. He is called upon for any throat diseases. Saint Blaise is also a patron […]

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Random Stuff Short and Sweet

The Elephant Catastrophe of Munich

February 2, 2025 0 Comments

The Elephant Catastrophe (Elefantenkatastrophe) happened on July 31, 1888 in Munich. During a parade for the 100th birthday of Ludwig I, eight Indian elephants got spooked and created a mass panic.

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Christmas Short and Sweet

German Christmas Decorations: Fröbelstern (Nordic Star)

December 9, 2024

The Fröbelstern is a star folded from paper and one of many German Christmas decorations. In English, it’s called Nordic Star, German Star, or Froebel Star.

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Nature Short and Sweet

Weather Lore in Germany: Hundstage

July 14, 2024

The hottest days of summer are called “dog days” in English and “Hundstage” in German. But it has nothing to do with dogs.

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Cilly Aussem – The First German to Win Wimbledon

January 4, 2024

Cilly Aussem was a German tennis player in the 1920s and 30s and the first German to win Wimbledon. She won against fellow German Hilde Krahwinkel.

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How to Celebrate Easter in Germany: Palm Sunday

April 1, 2023 2 Comments

Palmsonntag or Palm Sunday starts the Holy Week which ends with Easter Sunday. Some (German) customs around Palm Sunday include processions and Palmbuschen.

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