Author archives: Frank

The unique genetics of red hair

17. February 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Being blessed with a red mane, you certainly stand out from the crowd. Girls with red hair are considered as graceful, elegant and seductive. But did you know that red hair is a recessive characteristic trait caused by a series of mutations in the melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) on the...

The Bloody Nanking Massacre

16. February 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Dreaming of becoming a superpower, Japan attacked China on 7 July 1937, starting the Second Sino-Chinese War. Since China simultaneously descended into civil war, the Middle Kingdom could barely withstand the attack. When the Japanese military arrived before the gates of the former capital Nanking, they were initially met with strong...

Rauch Happy Day Juices – newest creation: R...

16. February 2016
Food, Lifestyle & More
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Those of you who call themselves real morning crouches should start their day with the juices of Happy Day. They are incredibly fruity, tasty, refreshing and impress with a variety of flavors. Super yummy. As if the taste alone is not enough, we can enjoy those juices without a bad...

Champagne from Germany -  Rotkäppchen

15. February 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Champagne, a symbol of decadence, luxury and pompousness, actually is a product from Champagne, a region in France that is known for creating high-quality sparkling wines. One of the most popular champagne brands in Germany however comes from Freyburg which is considered the German capital of champagne-growing. Founded in 1856,...

Valentine’s Day in Japan

14. February 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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The land of the rising sun seems to be obsessed with western culture, which is very astounding considering the beautiful traditions which the Japanese people managed to maintain to this day. Nevertheless, Valentine’s Day, a stereotypically western tradition, is one of the most anticipated holidays in Japan. We can even...

The most important ball in history

13. February 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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On 15 June 1815, a history-changing event was held in the house of the Duke of Richmond, Charles Lennox, in Brussels. There, the Duchess of Richmond had a ball planned, that historians later called the most important ball in history. Today known as the Duchess of Richmons’s Ball, it went...

Mydays – the most exciting Valentine’s Da...

12. February 2016
Love & Relationships, Lifestyle & More
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If you prefer making your loved ones personal, fancy and extraordinary presents, you should forget about flowers and pralines. Forget about jewelry and everything materialistic. Make your darling happy by giving him or her the chance to experience something absolutely unique. Mydays.com is certainly the best provider concerning experience gifts. The...

Vienna House Hotels – Life is a Journey

9. February 2016
Lifestyle & More, Travel & Abenteuer
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House has only been enriching the travel scene since 1 February, 2016. The young hotel chain is actually based on the cooperation between four different hotel brands defined by different characters. However, they share the same values including the love for high-quality service and well thought-out interior design. Vienna House...

The Etiquette of a Ball Room

8. February 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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A dance ball is one of those very special events that require a certain set of etiquette and mannerisms to avoid being regarded as a savage. Here are some of the most important rules that display how to behave in the ball room. Clothing: Usually, the dress code is mentioned in...

How tourism led to slums

7. February 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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When travelling by plane became affordable for the North American and European middle class in the 1960s, tropical countries in turn became very popular destinations. Brazil grabbed this opportunity by its tail. Seeing the chances tourism could open up for the former agricultural country to boost its service sector by...

TARZAN, a musical composed by Phil Collins

3. February 2016
Art & Culture, Entertainment
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The legend about a boy that disappeared in the jungle and was raised by monkeys after his parents died is probably known by everyone. After all, there are more than 20 novel adaptations that tell the continuation of the original story. Besides, 22 different actors threw themselves from branch to...

Olympics 2016 – chances for Rio

3. February 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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2016 is a year full of spectacular events, among which surely are the Olympics. This time, Brazil received the chance to host this long awaited spectacle. Following the motto “Viva sua Paixão“, which means “live your passion“, the Olympic Games will take place in Rio de Janeiro. As it is...

Street Food in Rio - tasty delicacies everywh...

1. February 2016
Art & Culture, City Life, Food, Lifestyle & More, Travel & Abenteuer
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[caption id="attachment_129017" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Feijoada[/caption] If you are playing with the idea to go on vacation in the Brazilian metropolis of Rio de Janeiro, then you should definitely try out the different culinary delicacies there because Brazilian street food is more than just amazing. In Rio, there are food stalls and...
Feline chaos in the Readthetrieb office

Feline chaos in the Readthetrieb office

30. January 2016
Lifestyle & More, Other Stories
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It was a normal day in the Readthetrieb office. We worked hard, our keyboards were burning from the fast movements of our fingers that were typing up articles like there was no tomorrow. And then it happened. No internet, no electricity at all, no light. Chaos ensued. We ran about...

The Pauluxy River Footsteps

29. January 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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The Pauluxy River Footprints were discovered in the eponymous river in 1908. Indeed, they were one of the most significant discoveries in the history of paleontology. Why? Because what the paleontologists found at the bottom of the river wasn’t only the footsteps of one dinosaur. In fact, they discovered a...

Achilles - Hero or Psychopath?

29. January 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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One of the greatest heroes of the Greek mythology is Achilles. Those who watched the blockbuster Troy will certainly know this outstanding character that coined the Greek mythology like no other. In the movie, Achilles was played by no less a person than the magnificent Brad Pitt. For this reason,...

The painful training of a ballet dancer

28. January 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Ballet is probably considered the highest form of dance. It is elegant, mesmerizing and simply supernally beautiful. Each step is filled with grace although the body of the ballet dancer seems to perform movements a human shouldn’t be capable of. However, if you want to become a ballerina, you should start...

The craziest tightrope records!

27. January 2016
Art & Culture, Lifestyle & More
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Tightrope walking is an extraordinary art that requires you to be half human and half cat. The artist should have a perfect sense of balance because the slightest mistake can cause serious injuries and accidents. Agility and slickness therefore is crucial if you want to perform incredible stunts on a...

Movie recommendation: Lily Sometimes

26. January 2016
Entertainment, Movies & TV-shows
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“Clara studied law to please papa and I’m studying medicine … but from the perspective of the sick patient!” Directed by Fabienne Berthaud Starring Diane Krüger and Ludivine Sagnier After the death of their mother, the two sisters Clara and Lily try to become close again. This is why Clara who is married...
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