New book reveals sex life of Polish peasants: priest banned bathing as it led to sin

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New book reveals sex life of Polish peasants: priest banned bathing as it led to sin

In her book "Życie seksualne chłopów" ("The Sex Life of Peasants"), author Katarzyna Frankowska reveals the customs of old Polish village life, including the belief held by some parish priests that frequent bathing made women more susceptible to the devil and encouraged licentiousness. The book also covers sexual relations between farmhands and servant girls. The work uncovers forgotten and often shocking realities of everyday peasant life.

Should books about the sexual history of Polish peasants be part of mainstream public discourse?

Newsweek Polska · 2h ago · Source ↗

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Bank Millennium offers up to 900 PLN bonus for new account holders

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Bank Millennium offers up to 900 PLN bonus for new account holders

Bank Millennium is offering new customers a combined bonus of up to 900 PLN for opening a free Millennium 360° personal account. The promotion also includes a reward for opening a child's account alongside the main one. Bonuses are paid out after meeting specific conditions set by the bank.

Are bank bonuses with conditions a fair way to attract new customers?

Bankier.pl · 10min ago · Source ↗

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Monika Mrozowska shares 30-year-old high school photos

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Monika Mrozowska shares 30-year-old high school photos

Actress Monika Mrozowska posted throwback photos on Instagram from her high school days 30 years ago, including a shot showing her with a nose ring. She admitted her main criterion for choosing a high school was which one threw the best parties. She captioned the photo "Young rebel."

Pudelek · 10min ago · Source ↗

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Psychotherapy training costs up to 100,000 PLN but Poland still lacks regulation

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Psychotherapy training costs up to 100,000 PLN but Poland still lacks regulation

In Poland, anyone can register a business and start seeing patients as a psychotherapist, as the profession remains legally unregulated. Training costs can reach up to 100,000 PLN, yet this does not guarantee proper qualifications. The psychotherapy market is booming, raising serious concerns about patient safety in the absence of oversight.

Should Poland legally regulate the psychotherapy profession?

Bankier.pl · 10min ago · Source ↗

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Switzerland reach World Cup last 16 with 2-0 win over Algeria

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Switzerland reach World Cup last 16 with 2-0 win over Algeria

Switzerland secured their place in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Algeria. The Swiss side dominated the match throughout and needed only two goals to advance. They join the last-16 stage without significant difficulty.

Does Switzerland have a real chance of advancing further in the tournament?

WP SportoweFakty · 11min ago · Source ↗

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Trump: Iran agreed to "practically everything we need"

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Trump: Iran agreed to "practically everything we need"

US President Donald Trump announced that Iran has agreed to "practically everything we need" in the context of negotiations over its nuclear programme. He did not specify the details of any agreement or the timeline for its implementation.

Should Trump sign a nuclear deal with Iran?

RMF24 · 21min ago · Source ↗

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Scientists discover 5 new freshwater fish species in Brazil's Rio Grande basin

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Scientists discover 5 new freshwater fish species in Brazil's Rio Grande basin

Biologists in Brazil have identified five previously unknown freshwater fish species living in the Rio Grande river basin. Some of the newly discovered species are endangered, with one considered to be critically close to extinction. The find highlights both the biodiversity and its fragility in the region.

Should protecting endangered fish species be a priority for Brazil?

Wirtualna Polska · 26min ago · Source ↗

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Chicago Fire Coach Reassures Anna Lewandowska: "We'll Make Her Feel at Home"

Anna Lewandowska posted a candid message on social media admitting she fears the family's move to the US following her husband Robert Lewandowski's transfer to Chicago Fire. The club's coach, in an interview published by Kanał Sportowy, promised the club would look after not just the player but his entire family to help Anna feel at home in Chicago. Lewandowski's move to MLS is among the biggest transfers in the league's history.

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German AI combat drones by Helsing deployed on Ukraine's front line

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German AI combat drones by Helsing deployed on Ukraine's front line

German defence company Helsing is supplying AI-powered combat drones to Ukraine's armed forces. DW journalists joined a Ukrainian combat mission to assess how effective the systems are on the front line. The drones are also set to be delivered to the German Bundeswehr in the near future.

Should European defence firms prioritise supplying Ukraine over their own militaries?

DW News · 32min ago · Source ↗

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Poles flee the heat to mountains – bookings up 60% week-on-week

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Poles flee the heat to mountains – bookings up 60% week-on-week

Record heatwaves in Poland are driving a sharp rise in mountain holiday bookings. The number of overnight stays booked in mountain areas rose by 60% week-on-week. Experts point to the growing trend of "coolcation" – the deliberate choice of cooler destinations for summer holidays.

Are mountain holidays a better choice than the seaside during a heatwave?

Interia Biznes · 40min ago · Source ↗

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Switzerland has 25 Gbit internet — why can't the US free market match it?

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Switzerland has 25 Gbit internet — why can't the US free market match it?

An analysis argues that the free-market model fails to deliver top-tier internet infrastructure, using Switzerland's 25 Gbit/s broadband as a counterexample to the US approach. Despite a more regulated and publicly supported model, Switzerland outpaces the US significantly in internet speeds. The piece contends that quality broadband requires active state intervention, not just market competition.

Should governments actively invest in internet infrastructure instead of relying on the free market?

Hacker News · 54min ago · Source ↗

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Divorce after 60 is becoming increasingly common in Poland

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Divorce after 60 is becoming increasingly common in Poland

The phenomenon of "silver divorce" — separating after age 60 — is growing rapidly. Couples who have been together for decades increasingly choose to split when closeness, respect and shared goals disappear from the relationship. A long marriage is no longer seen as sufficient reason to stay.

Should age and a long marriage discourage couples from divorcing?

Interia Kobieta · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Philosophy belongs to everyone, not just academics, argues Zena Hitz

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Philosophy belongs to everyone, not just academics, argues Zena Hitz

Philosopher Zena Hitz walked away from an elite academic career to spend three years washing dishes in a monastery. She argues that real philosophical thought belongs to taxi drivers, office clerks and prisoners — everyday people outside academia. In her view, intellectual life has nothing to do with degrees or institutional prestige.

Does genuine philosophical life exist outside of academia?

Big Think · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Apple digital car keys spotted for Volkswagen in iOS code

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Apple digital car keys spotted for Volkswagen in iOS code

Apple's digital car key feature appears to be coming to Volkswagen vehicles, with support spotted in Apple's code. The feature allows users to lock, unlock and start their car using an iPhone. Neither Volkswagen nor Apple has officially confirmed the integration yet.

Are digital car keys on iPhone a safe solution?

AntyWeb · 1h ago · Source ↗

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US users bypass geoblocks to bet on Polymarket, data shows

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US users bypass geoblocks to bet on Polymarket, data shows

New data from blockchain analytics firm Allium shows that US users are circumventing Polymarket's geoblocks to place political bets on the platform. Polymarket is a blockchain-based prediction market where users bet on the outcomes of political and other events. Despite being formally excluded from the service, Americans remain a significant share of the platform's participants.

Should crypto platforms do more to enforce geoblocks on restricted users?

Cointelegraph · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Louis L'Amour's Sackett Series Should Be Hollywood's Next Western Franchise

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Louis L'Amour's Sackett Series Should Be Hollywood's Next Western Franchise

With Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone universe losing steam, the author argues Hollywood should adapt the works of prolific pulp Western writer Louis L'Amour. The recommended starting point is "The Daybreakers," the first published novel in L'Amour's popular Sackett family saga. L'Amour wrote a vast catalogue of Westerns that have yet to receive a major TV adaptation.

Should the Sackett family saga be adapted into a TV series?

Collider · 2h ago · Source ↗

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Switch 2 co-op exclusive 'Orbitals' gets physical release in September 2025

"Orbitals," a co-op exclusive for the Nintendo Switch 2 with a retro-anime aesthetic, will receive a physical retail release in September 2025. The announcement comes amid a broader industry debate sparked by Sony's revelation that PlayStation will end disc-based physical releases by 2028, prompting several developers to promote hard copies of their own titles.

Should the gaming industry preserve physical game releases?

Nintendo Life · 3h ago · Source ↗

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Top bank deposits offer up to 7% annual interest in July ranking

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Top bank deposits offer up to 7% annual interest in July ranking

Bankier.pl has published its July ranking of bank deposits, listing only offers with an annual interest rate of at least 4.20%. The top of the ranking features deposits paying up to 7% per year. The comparison also covers maximum deposit amounts and conditions required by individual banks.

Are bank deposits the best way to save money today?

Bankier.pl · 10min ago · Source ↗

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Kamila Sellier after Milan accident: blurred vision and dizziness remain

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Kamila Sellier after Milan accident: blurred vision and dizziness remain

Polish short-track skater Kamila Sellier has spoken to Interia Sport about life following her dramatic accident at the Milan Winter Olympics, when a rival's skate blade struck her face and the ice was covered in blood. The 26-year-old says she still experiences occasional dizziness and blurred vision, and bears visible scars on her face. Her return to sport remains uncertain.

Should Kamila Sellier return to competitive sport after such a serious accident?

Interia Sport · 22min ago · Source ↗

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Iran warns US and Israel against attacking during Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral

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Iran warns US and Israel against attacking during Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral

Iran has warned the United States and Israel that any attack during the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei will be met with "harsh retaliation." Tehran called on both countries to refrain from any military action during the mourning period. The warning comes amid ongoing tensions following Trump's statements about a nuclear agreement.

Should the US and Israel refrain from military action during Khamenei's funeral?

The Independent World · 30min ago · Source ↗

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Turkey, Greece and Egypt lead Polish holiday bookings with double-digit growth

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Turkey, Greece and Egypt lead Polish holiday bookings with double-digit growth

Turkey, Greece and Egypt continue to dominate Polish travel agency bookings, while Malta, Spain, Bulgaria, Albania and Italy are also seeing strong demand. Marzena Buczkowska-German, an expert from Wakacje.pl, told the Newsroom WP programme that popular destinations are recording double-digit growth in reservations. Flights to these countries are regularly full of Polish tourists.

Do Polish travel agencies offer sufficiently attractive holiday prices?

WP Turystyka · 40min ago · Source ↗

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Biedronka self-checkouts now detect suspicious items and alert staff

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Biedronka self-checkouts now detect suspicious items and alert staff

Biedronka is expanding its self-checkout capabilities with product-recognition technology. The system can automatically pause a transaction and summon a cashier when it detects a suspicious discrepancy in scanned items. The feature is designed to reduce shoplifting across the chain's stores.

Does Biedronka's self-checkout monitoring violate customers' privacy?

Interia Biznes · 1h ago · Source ↗

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