Hexenschule Nyelviskola

30/07/2025

In 1948, scientist Mária Telkes, known as “The Sun Queen,” built a revolutionary home in Massachusetts that stayed warm through freezing winters using only sunlight and salt—no gas, no electricity. Partnering with architect Eleanor Raymond, she developed the Dover Sun House, which stored solar energy in Glauber’s salt (sodium sulfate), a phase-change material that captured and slowly released heat. It was one of the world’s first passive solar-heated homes—and it worked, even on cloudy days.

But this wasn’t just about tech—it was about freedom. Telkes believed energy innovation should serve people, especially women burdened by smoke-filled kitchens and unreliable heating. She went on to invent solar ovens, desalination kits, and off-grid systems that empowered communities worldwide. With over 20 patents and a legacy that reshaped green technology, she proved that clean energy isn't just a future goal—it’s been possible for decades.

Full Story: https://engineerine.com/sunlight-salt-heated-house/

09/03/2025

A Polish legend tells the tale
Of tiny kittens, oh so frail.

Along the river's edge they chased.
With butterflies, they played and raced.

They came too close to the river's side,
And, thus, fell in. Their mother cried.

What could she do but weep and moan?
Her babies' fate were yet unknown.

The willows, by the river, knew
Just what it was that they must do.

They swept their graceful branches down
Into the waters, all around.

To reach the kittens was their goal;
A rescue mission, heart and soul.

The kittens grasped the branches tight.
The willows saved them from their plight.

Each springtime since, the story goes,
Willow branches now wear clothes.

Tiny fur like buds are sprung
Where little kittens once had clung.

And that's the legend, so they claim,
How P***y Willows Got Their Name!

Art by Anastasia Varnavskaya

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28/03/2024

A feladatban húsvéti jókivánságokat és egy húsvéttal kapcsolatos mondást ismerhetünk meg német nyelven. A sugószavak tényleg segítenek :)

28/03/2024

Egy szépen megterített húsvéti asztalon kell megtalálni a tárgyak nevét német nyelven. Jó szórakozást! :)

28/03/2024

A feladatban húsvéttal kapcsolatos dolgok, szokások jelentését ismerhetjük meg német nyelven.

28/03/2024

Endangered animals on Earth...

In this first piece of a two-part listicle let's embark on the journey of exploring the world's most endangered animal species.