Claire is really struggling to get to grips with her new job, and the customers aren't exactly making it easy for her...

Claire finishes her days of work at the call center. When it's finally over, she reflects on her experience. The job as a call center agent is very stressful. No matter what happens, you have to remain friendly and calm!

"Gamification" may be an English word, but it is a topic that fascinates researchers all over the world. How can certain activities become more fun or motivational through gaming principles?

Fitness applications are some of the most successful examples of gamification at the moment. However, many scientists and corporations see a lot of potential for motivating people in the workplace as well.

The weather in Germany is becoming increasingly more extreme, with tornadoes and even hurricanes sometimes taking their toll. Climate experts are concerned about this, and tell us what we might expect in twenty to fifty years.
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In her new documentary film, teacher Larissa Anton deals with the topic of witch hunts and superstition in the Odenwald.

Do you believe in witches? In the Middle Ages many people did, and so-called witches were simply burned at the stake. Larissa Anton made a film about the history of witches.

On Prevention Day, students from the Erich-Kästner-School in Wiesbaden deal with difficult and important subjects, such as violence, drugs and sexuality.

This exhibition is dedicated to a rather unappetizing aspect of everyday life of the royalty of yesteryear: "The Quiet Little Place... Taboo and Cleanliness at Court" in the Schwetzinger castle shows numerous chamber pots, wash basins and commodes from the 17th and 18th centuries.
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An "old timer" may be an old man in English, but in German an Oldtimer is a classic car! These famous "golden oldies" are taking center stage this weekend in Wettenberg near Giessen. Viel Spaß!

Two of the most beautiful golf clubs of Europe are shown, namely the Schönborn Golf Club (30 kilometers from Vienna) and the Fontana Golf Club.

It's hard to imagine an episode of "Cops" where the SWAT team emerges from the helicopter, heads for the locker room and settles down in the break room to... crochet? But the forces of law and order in North Rhine-Westphalia do just that, and for every knitted cap sold, five euros goes to a charitable organization! (video copyright dpa)

American kids get to make up their own "dungeons" in basements for Halloween fun, but in Germany you can go to the real Frankenstein Castle! Strictly for those who enjoy being frightened... viel Spaß am Halloween! Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

You can find the candy called Schokoküsse ("chocolate kisses") in most supermarkets in Germany. Wolfgang Keil, however, custom makes them by hand in his mini-factory in Schotten, Hesse. Want chili peppers or beer in your chocolate? Keil will make anything you can think up to your own specifications. Guten Appetit! (video copyright dpa)

Many children dream of a cute and loyal dog. But before parents grant their children's wish, they should be aware of the great responsibility that pet ownership entails, so as to prevent dogs from being neglected Christmas presents.
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