Norway has fjords, mountains and oil. But the country also has a major general who is a penguin, kings' sons who were tested with red-hot irons and an old Christmas monster who demanded alcohol. Here are 30 true stories about Norway that are much crazier than the usual facts.
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Orange, green, white, tiny and gigantic. Pumpkins are part of autumn and appear everywhere, from vegetable counters and restaurant menus to Halloween celebrations and imaginative decorations. But pumpkins are much more than autumn decorations. Did you know that they are among the oldest cultivated plants known to man, that they are botanically classified as berries and that there are people who compete in paddling in giant hollowed-out pumpkins?
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Hard shells, strong claws and absolutely fantastically delicious meat. For us, crab dinners are part of autumn, but crabs are also fascinating animals. Did you know that they can regrow lost bones, that some dress up with algae and that the world's largest crab can measure several meters between the tips of its claws?
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Yellow, golden and absolutely delicious. Chanterelles are often called ”the gold of the forest”, and for many, the hunt for the yellow mushrooms is part of late summer and autumn. But did you know that chanterelles are difficult to grow, that they live in close collaboration with trees and that Swedes have not always been as fond of mushrooms as we are today?
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Facts about Georgia! The country of Georgia is becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination every year. Yet many people still know relatively little about this beautiful country in the Caucasus. We travelled to Georgia at the end of 2024 and took a road trip through the country. Now we have collected 30 interesting facts that you (maybe) didn't know about Georgia.
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Updated: August 2026 | What do you know about Finland? Our eastern neighbor offers thousands of lakes, millions of saunas, exciting history, world-famous design and the occasional odd competition. Here we have collected 30 interesting, fun and sometimes surprising facts about Finland.
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Egyptian gods and goddesses offer ancient mysticism. The ancient Egyptians had a strong belief in these gods, who were believed to control everything from the sun and moon to love and war. Today, they whisper of times gone by, and they can still tickle the imagination ...
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Which dishes on the Christmas table are 'must haves' and which have outlived their usefulness? We take a look at some of the Christmas table classics and delve into the history of Christmas food. Why do we eat the way we do at Christmas in Sweden?
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Interesting facts about lussekatter! We love lussekatter, and it's a tradition to eat these pastries during the Lucia season. Today we have dug into some facts. Do you like lussekatter? If so, when and how do you prefer to eat them?
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Facts about Tunisia! Tunisia is known for its Roman ruins and the start of the Arab Spring, but there is much more to the country than that. Tourists are attracted by the beautiful Tunisian coastline, the enchanting Sahara Desert, charming cities, golf, wines, ceramics, thalassotherapy and much more.
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