Author: Alex Andonovska

Alex Andonovska is a staff writer at Cheapism and MediaFeed, based in Porto, Portugal. With 12 years of writing and editing at places like TheVintageNews.com, she’s your go-to for all things travel, food, and lifestyle. Alex specializes in turning “shower thoughts” into well-researched articles and sharing fun facts that are mostly useless but sure to bring a smile to your face. When she's not working, you'll find her exploring second-hand shops, antique stores, and flea markets.

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Weird etiquette rules around the world

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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 …

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British royal line of succession

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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 …

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Queen Elizabeth II is dead. What happens now?

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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 …

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Famous last words throughout history

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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 …

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Favorite American foods that are banned in other countries

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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 …

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The richest celebrity chefs in the world

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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 …

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15 wonderful memories of Robin Williams

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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 …

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19 life-changing inventions that were totally accidental

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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 …

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Easy summer treats: Homemade ice cream & popsicle ideas

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Healthy Ice Cream And Popsicle Recipes You Can Enjoy Without Guilt When it’s hot outside, it’s natural to want a cold treat. But you don’t have …

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3 great smart TVs for outdoor watching

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In recent years, smart home living has expanded outside the home. It has become easier to set up and manage outdoor living thanks to the expansion …

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The states where seniors are living better lives

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Life expectancy in the United States plummeted dramatically due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a two-year decline between 2019 and 2020,  the most significant single-year …

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This City Has Hosted the Most Super Bowls Ever

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In February 2024, Las Vegas is set to make its debut as a Super Bowl host, which is a big deal because, since the Super Bowl kicked …

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This City Has Hosted the Most Super Bowls

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In February 2024, Las Vegas is set to make its debut as a Super Bowl host, which is a big deal because, since the Super Bowl kicked …

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10 Secrets Airports Don’t Want You to Know

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There’s no way around it: Airports are stress factories, testing your patience, resilience, and sometimes even your physical stamina. Will you make your flight on time, or …