Things are crazy in the Bundesliga! After four weeks of play, Paderborn, Mainz and Hoffenheim are occupying, quite surprisingly, places one, two and three in the standings. By constrast, the perennially dominant teams from Munich, Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen remain winless. A video from the German Press Agency. Viel Spaß!

Neither rain nor cold are able to keep singer Tim Bendzko from one of his favorite activities — grilling! At least that's what he told Hit Radio FFH in a recent interview. Viel Spaß beim Deutschlernen! (video copyright dpa)

Oktoberfest is now opened! During the next two weeks, millions of people from all over the world will flock to the world's largest folk festival. Viel Spaß beim anschauen!

Fitness trainer Erik shows us some practical exercises for working out.
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From spareribs to chicken wings: At the German Grill-Master Championship, it is not only about the sausage. Who will be crowned as "Barbecue King?" Guten Appetit!
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Shortly before the big twenty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the band Die Fantastischen Vier [the Fantastic Four], Thomas D is releasing a new solo album. But with the line-up of talent he's assembled, you'll see he's not really going it alone. Viel Spaß!

So you've invited guests to dinner and not given it much thought, and you suddenly find yourself panicking in the middle of your own chaos in the kitchen! Tolga von Klein of the Kochhaus Berlin has some good tips on how to make the cooking experience run more smoothly. (video copyright dpa)

They seem already to have fallen out of time, but even if computer and video games have taken the place of pinball machines in many places, they still have many fans. Take a visit to the Pinball Museum in Neuwied! (video copyright dpa)

If you would like the casual luxury of dining at a designer sushi restaurant while at sea, the Hapag-Lloyd luxury cruise ship Europa 2 is for you! You can leave your tuxedo or evening dress at home, but at 450 euros per day minimum, don't forget your wallet! (video copyright dpa)

At the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Germany's national team defeated Portugal soundly in Group G. Pop singer Mister Santos and some enthusiastic fans are confident that this may be their year! Viel Spaß beim Zuschauen!

If you involve children more in cooking, not only do they learn about food, but they are more willing to try new things, too. There are, however, certain foods that might best be avoided! Guten Appetit! (video copyright dpa)

The wheel may not need reinventing, but a Japanese designer has made a very good argument for the umbrella. Not only is it designed not to get ruined in a strong wind, but it has a few other neat features too! (video copyright dpa)

It is getting warm again outside and it's time to get out your bicycle! But before you hit the road, you may want to make some safety checks, outlined in this video, to avoid any nasty surprises! (video copyright dpa)

Author and ex-stripper Funny van Money feels more comfortable naked than with clothes on, but don't think just because she was a table dancer that she's no expert on feminist semiotics! The sporty and intellectual side of this possible future Olympic sport.
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Crossed arms or slumped shoulders will get you nowhere when it comes to flirting. Watch this video to learn about the best body language for communicating with that special someone! (video copyright dpa)

Climbing up a vertical — no, it is more than vertical — wall with your bare hands and no ropes may seem like madness to some, but actually, in the environment of the bouldering halls, it is relatively safe and very good for personal fitness. (video copyright dpa)

Professional cook Tolga von Klein from the Kochhaus Berlin shows us how to turn a simple salad into a... mouth experience! He also gives us some invaluable tips on how to find the best fresh asaparagus and how to know just where to cut the stems. Warning: just watching this will make you hungry! Guten Appetit!

There was a lot of excitement on the red carpet in front of the Festival Hall of the Frankfurt Music Fair, as stars like The BossHoss, Silbermond and Frida Gold came to show their appreciation for the music industry professionals behind the scenes and also to celebrate with them. Enjoy!

The holidays have come and gone, but they have left you a little something behind... or maybe a slightly bigger behind! Personal trainer Erik Habel gives us a good workout that is somewhere between high-speed yoga and sumo training... Get the lead out! (video copyright dpa)

When a lot has happened, there is a lot of talk, but a lot of it is useless. These ladies and gentlemen, however, came prepared with something to say! (video copyright dpa)

Our eyes were glued to the celebrities again in 2013, with some giving Hollywood-style red carpet entries, and others making a down and dirty exit. (video copyright dpa)

Part two of this series takes Yabla star reporter Diane to a catapult stand, where the carnie gives her a detailed account of the history of the catapult, and on to the "Mercenaries" club, whose members wear medieval costumes and barter their services in Bretten's Peter and Paul Festival. Enjoy!

Litte kids on big motorbikes, part 3: The organizer of the event at the ADAC training ground in Bensheim talks about his job, and a volunteer discusses how she helps out.

Yamina shows us how to do some of the combinations of Yoga positions that make up the "sun salutation". Try doing a number of these first thing in the morning before breakfast, you won't believe how much it can energize your day. Plus you can learn German at the same time you are keeping yourself fit! Viel Spaß!