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Uncommon German Loanwords #1

The first part of very interesting and clever loanwords that English borrowed from German. Continue reading Uncommon German Loanwords #1

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt16. February 202516. February 20252 Comments
Actually Useful, Art, Frontpage

How your environment affects creativity

Not every workspace is the same when it comes to art – and I know that you can open your mind to it better, if your environment is right. Continue reading How your environment affects creativity

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Frontpage, Inner Monologue, Wild Thoughts

And what do you think about Valentine’s Day?

What’s your opinion on Valentine’s Day? Do you like and celebrate it? Or do you look more critically at the day of love? Continue reading And what do you think about Valentine’s Day?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt14. February 2025Leave a comment
Frontpage, German Language, The German

Why are German words so long?

Ever wondered why German has such intimidating long words? Well, here’s your answer! Continue reading Why are German words so long?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt13. February 202513. February 20253 Comments
A Better World, Frontpage, Wild Thoughts

How compliments make everything better

In my opinion, giving someone a compliment is one of the easiest, yet most effectives ways of making someone else’s life more beautiful. Continue reading How compliments make everything better

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Frontpage, Inner Monologue, Wild Thoughts

Does donating really make you happy?

Does donating, giving, helping make you happy? What are the circumstances that need to be in place for you to feel good about it? Continue reading Does donating really make you happy?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt10. February 2025Leave a comment
English Culture, Frontpage, German Culture, The English, The German

Here’s how different it is to learn how to drive in Germany and the UK

Did you know that every country has different procedures and ways to teach learners how to drive? Continue reading Here’s how different it is to learn how to drive in Germany and the UK

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt9. February 20259. February 2025Leave a comment
Frontpage, Relationships, Wild Thoughts

What makes a healthy relationship?

There is no magic formula that makes a relationship work with absolute certainty – but there are definitely clues. Continue reading What makes a healthy relationship?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt8. February 2025Leave a comment
Frontpage, German Culture, The German

How is the quality of life in Germany?

How is living in Germany – what are some of the best things and how is the quality of life? Continue reading How is the quality of life in Germany?

Unknown's avatarEllie Zimt7. February 20251 Comment
Frontpage, German Culture, The German

What is Germany known for – and does it hold up?

Every country has its stereotypes. Which are the ones for Germany – and are they true? Continue reading What is Germany known for – and does it hold up?

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Hallihallo and guten Tag here at Zimtstaub (/tsɪmt-staʊb/), where you can find a collection of things I find highly irritating about the UK, absolutely wonderful, or weird.

My name's Ellie and I'll be the one making you read dad jokes when you least expect it.

What do you call a magician's dog? That's right. A labracadabrador.

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"Why are chicken the funniest animals?"

"beCAUSE!"

Welcome to Zimstaub (/tsɪmt-staʊb/), German for "cinnamon dust"; my little canvas for things that my brain comes up with or that I experience living in England.
I'm always happy to answer questions about migration, cultural differences, and why British bread sucks!

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