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Many of Germany’s public holidays stem from religious celebrations, which vary from state to state and sect to sect. In addition to the major Christian holidays, such as Easter and Christmas, there are many other cultural events, including regional folk festivals, music festivals, and film festivals. This article details the types of German festivals and holidays and their origins.  ...

The altruistic behavior of giving up seats to the elderly and pregnant on public transportation is induced by verbal and nonverbal elements of communication. This behavior is promoted by a variety of factors, including public service announcements, social gaze, and education, and can be explained to some extent from an evolutionary perspective through the communication hypothesis.   If you...

Despite research showing that cannabis is less harmful than alcohol and nicotine, it is still considered illegal in many countries. The rationale for this prohibition goes beyond just health concerns and often stems from social influences and historical and political factors.   The issue of celebrities smoking cannabis has long been a major social controversy and has increased public...

Wireless power transfer technologies enable the freedom to move and use electronics, and include magnetic induction and magnetic resonance. Magnetic induction is efficient over short distances, while magnetic resonance can transmit power over longer distances. Research is needed to consider the advantages and disadvantages of each method, and if commercialized, various applications such as...

During World War I, Germany was able to sustain the war despite blockades and resource shortages. At the heart of this was a remarkable catalytic technology called the Haber-Bosch process, which synthesized ammonia to produce fertilizers and explosives. This technology revolutionized Germany’s agricultural production and munitions industry, and was crucial to keeping the war going.  ...

If we stopped aging after the age of 25 and were given a year to buy and sell, as in the movie In Time, we would save money and try to make as much as possible to extend our lives. The division and aging of cells is determined by the length of telomeres and the enzyme telomerase, which scientists use to study aging and cancer.   When we are born and turn 25, we are given one year to stop...

This article explores Modigliani’s unique artistic style and life through his exhibition at the Seoul National Museum of Art, and documents his in-depth appreciation of the meaning of eyeless portraits in his work and the artistic philosophy he pursued.   On the last day of September, when summer and the coming fall coexisted, I went to the exhibition of Modigliani’s works, “The...

On a typical construction site, a five-story building can take two years to build and a 30-story building can take three years. However, with modular construction, the construction period can be dramatically reduced. In China, a 30-story building was built in just a few days, and modular system construction is becoming popular in South Korea. It reduces construction time, saves money, and is...