Is the phone going during dinner? It is often a seller of, for example, a new energy contract. Stricter rules will apply for this from next year. Other regulations for door sellers are also considered. But how do you deal with them in the meantime? If you open the front door unsuspectingly after the bell […]
Concealing something, twisting the truth, or simply making something up: we all lie sometimes. But how bad is it to occasionally tell a white lie? You probably lie more often than you think. Maybe even without realizing it. Whether that’s bad depends entirely on the intention of the lie, according to Ronald Poppe, associate professor
A long password is generally the best password, but it quickly becomes annoying if you have to enter that string of characters on a new television or phone. These tips will help you avoid that. A good password consists of lowercase letters, uppercase letters, numbers, and, where possible, a few punctuation marks. Experts also advise
How long will a mattress stay good and when is it time to throw away a shower mat? It is good to occasionally look critically at the products you use. Nu.nl sought out when they really need to be replaced. In the bathroom where you brush your teeth, pull the toilet and take a shower,
The summer is starting, so you might be thinking: I need to exercise! Then you may have noticed that gym memberships have become more expensive again. Readers are wondering how to stay fit for less money. We have collected tips for you in the areas of sports and nutrition. “The easiest way to exercise cheaply
Do you really eat healthy if you have two pieces of fruit every day, or is that not the case? How bad is it if you don’t eat a banana and a kiwi every day? And can you compensate for that by eating more vegetables? The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating two pieces of fruit
The price of gold continues to rise. That means cashing in your gold coins, jewelry, or teeth now yields the most. At least, if you don’t fall for the tricks of dishonest sellers. The more uncertain and unsafe it becomes in the world, the better it is for gold. The price of gold rose by
If you address someone on WhatsApp, is it impolite to only say ‘hi’ and then wait for a response? “No, that’s very strange,” says etiquette expert Anne-Marie van Leggelo. “You should always provide some information, because otherwise you leave the recipient with a lot of question marks.” With just a ‘hi’ or ‘hello,’ the recipient
You don’t keep a bread in the freezer for years. And after a few months a pound of minced meat really has to leave your freezer, advises the Nutrition Center. But why can’t you keep frozen food endlessly? Microbiologically, you stop the whole world when you put a product in the freezer. It is there
From croquettes and sticky cake to liters of buttermilk: many women crave certain foods during their pregnancy. Where do these pregnancy cravings come from? And is it harmful to indulge in them? 85 percent of women experience an uncontrollable craving for a certain product during their pregnancy. This is also called a craving. A food