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Ever heard of Metaxa? This drink not called ‘the flying brandy’ for no reason! Many of the ‘big players’ on the market may envy Metaxa’s place among the customers. We’ve prepared 4 curious things about the special drink. Keep reading! Origin There’s no big surprise that Metaxa comes from Greece. As a matter of fact, the story dates from 1880 when Spiros Metaxas, a busin...

We’ve all heard of the numerous health benefits of extra virgin olive oil, right? Thanks to its antioxidants and monounsaturated fats this godlike liquid may help prevent different heart diseases, type 2 diabetes, obesity and even cancer. But, hey, who said people are the only ones who can benefit from it?! You might be eager to know some of the most uncommon (but very usefu...

How about some time for Greek breakfasts? A typical Mediterranean day usually starts with a quick cup of coffee. The picture, though, wouldn’t be full, if there isn’t something tasty to eat. Let’s see 4 popular Greek breakfast foods: Trahana Did you know that this ancient food is still used today? It’s actually a tiny grain product that goes well with fresh milk and fet...

It’s not a secret that many of us enjoy chewing gums, is it? If you think this ‘habit’ is totally useless, let the science prove you wrong. Proof №1 Did you know that British scientists discovered that gums can help stay focused for longer? A Cardiff university team conducted an experiment with volunteers who had to identify specific series of odd and even numbers they...