Author: Alex Andonovska
These foods are scientifically proven to make you happier
Written by: Alex Andonovska
It turns out you really are what you eat. Serotonin—”the happiness hormone—” is a chemical in our brain that regulates mood. Over the years, scientists have …
The surprising origin of some of your favorite ‘international’ foods
Written by: Alex Andonovska
When you think “American food,” your mind goes straight to burgers and fries, hot dogs, fried chicken, and whatnots. On the other hand, when you think …
Building back better: How to regrow your business after Covid
Written by: Alex Andonovska
The last 2 years have been rough on the American economy. No one has felt the sting of the Covid 19 pandemic more than small business …
The ultimate earworm songs, according to science
Written by: Alex Andonovska
It happens to the best of us. You listen to a song that seems catchy and cluelessly start singing along. Then, many hours later, you realize …
22 secret places you’ll never be allowed to visit
Written by: Alex Andonovska
Off-limits Humans have been migrating and moving from place to place since the dawn of time in the neverending quest to explore every corner of the …
The surprising fruits & veggies that never actually existed in nature
Written by: Alex Andonovska
Man-made fruits and vegetables It turns out humans have been tinkering with the genetics of our food for thousands of years. Thanks to a process known …
Related in real life: Surprising celebrity relatives
Written by: Alex Andonovska
Hollywood turns out to be a small town full of unexpected family ties. While many celebrity connections are obvious and well-known to the public, others, however, …
America’s best old world Christmas markets
Written by: Alex Andonovska
Revelers unable to hop the pond before the 12 days of Christmas can find a slew of old-world-inspired festive markets across the United States. Before you …
What famous landmarks looked like while under construction
Written by: Alex Andonovska
When we visit some of the world’s most famous landmarks, we marvel at the final product, snap a photo, share it on social media, and cross …
Chilling, real-life exorcism stories
Written by: Alex Andonovska
The religious ceremony of casting out demons is something most of us have seen only in hair-raising horror flicks like “The Exorcist.” However, the chilling truth …
20 terrifying horror movies based on true stories
Written by: Alex Andonovska
You know how when you are watching a gut-wrenching horror movie, you try to rationalize by silently repeating, “It’s just a movie.” Well, not to add …
Some of the world’s most inspiring epitaphs from famous gravesites
Written by: Alex Andonovska
What is the last thing you would like to say to the world? A stanza from your favorite poem that perfectly describes your legacy? Some profound …
The 25 safest cities in America
Written by: Alex Andonovska
There are many threats to safety in the United States, ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic through natural disasters to mass shootings and traffic accidents. There are …
These 25 American customs are often offensive in other countries
Written by: Alex Andonovska
American culture is dotted with many customs and gestures that Americans use without hesitation. Traveling abroad can be tricky, though, as what is considered perfectly normal …
Healthy Halloween treats that will have your ghouls gobblin’
Written by: Alex Andonovska
Halloween treats don’t have to be unhealthy. In fact, they can be healthy and also incredibly scrumptious and satisfying. Related Slideshow: Muffin lovers rejoice! These 15 recipes …
Favorite movies of some of the most evil people in history
Written by: Alex Andonovska
It’s difficult to imagine some of history’s most despised humans had some downtime and enjoyed watching movies just like regular folks do. And while you may …
Favorite movies of some of the most evil people in history
Written by: Alex Andonovska
It’s difficult to imagine some of history’s most despised humans had some downtime and enjoyed watching movies just like regular folks do. And while you may …
Pants were once ‘barbaric’ & other fashion facts you probably don’t know
Written by: Alex Andonovska
Long before fashion, celebrity and the question “who are you wearing?” became an interview staple on the world’s red carpets, clothes were something that stemmed from …
Pants were once ‘barbaric’ & other fashion facts you probably don’t know
Written by: Alex Andonovska
Long before fashion, celebrity and the question “who are you wearing?” became an interview staple on the world’s red carpets, clothes were something that stemmed from …
21 times ‘commoners’ fell in love with royalty
Written by: Alex Andonovska
Royal families used to have a strict “equal marriage” rule for the monarch and heirs; royals married other royals. However, now, it’s not so uncommon for …
The Eiffel Tower, Mount Rushmore & 22 other landmarks with secret chambers
Written by: Alex Andonovska
Some of the world’s most revered landmarks host flocks of curious visitors mesmerized by these monuments’ cultural, architectural and historical value. But the average visitor doesn’t …
Marilyn Monroe’s turkey stuffing & more recipes from famous figures
Written by: Alex Andonovska
Food is the one thing that binds us together across generations, no matter the title or social status. Even some of the most famous historical figures had …
Weird etiquette rules around the world
Written by: Alex Andonovska
When it comes to social etiquette, it seems that the devil is in each culture’s details. Every country has its own social rules and manners, and …
British royal line of succession
Written by: Alex Andonovska
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, her eldest son Charles has become the new King of Britain. The Queen became the sixth female monarch in …
Queen Elizabeth II is dead. What happens now?
Written by: Alex Andonovska
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, died Thursday at the age of 96. This is a sad time for Britain and the world, but the Crown has …
Famous last words throughout history
Written by: Alex Andonovska
The average person speaks around 860,341,500 words in one lifetime— the equivalent of the entire text of the complete 20-volume “Oxford English Dictionary (OED).” Some of these …
Favorite American foods that are banned in other countries
Written by: Alex Andonovska
You are what you eat, they say. If that’s the case, a lot of folks in the United States are less than healthy based solely on …
The richest celebrity chefs in the world
Written by: Alex Andonovska
While cooking is not always exclusively known as a lucrative occupation, these celebrity chefs have managed to build an empire around their name and their culinary …
15 wonderful memories of Robin Williams
Written by: Alex Andonovska
Robin Williams was a comedy genius. Perhaps the pre-eminent comedy genius of our lifetimes, which made his death 8 years ago on Aug. 11, 2014, all …
19 life-changing inventions that were totally accidental
Written by: Alex Andonovska
It’s funny how we seldom think about how or why things are made. They are just there, right? Well, it turns out that many things we …
