Donald Fauntleroy Duck is an animated character created by Walt Disney as a foil to Mickey Mouse. He made his screen debut on June 9, 1934, in The Wise Little Hen. But did you know that the Swedes can’t celebrate Christmas Eve without Donald? Every Christmas Eve at around 3 PM, Sweden’s main channel broadcasts …
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The Lockheed SR-71 or Blackbird is a long-range, high-altitude Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft that was manufactured by the Lockheed Corporation and is operated by both the United States Airforce and NASA. But did you know what happened to the aircraft in 1987? Despite the emergency, the SR-71 was able to land at Nordholz in …
Parenting styles vary from person to person due to different cultural upbringing and local traditions. Some parents are authoritarian and belong to the I told you so generation, while others approach parenting in a more democratic way. Some are overprotective, always wanting to shield their children from pain and suffering. But did you know that …
Greta Garbo was known as the Swedish Sphinx during her time on the big screen. She rose to fame during the world wars, captivating viewers with her expressive eyes and sensual beauty. But did you know she was accused of being a spy during the war? Greta Garbo wanted to meet Adolf Hitler when the …
Speeding puts everyone on the road in danger. In a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 9,478 people in the United States were killed in speeding accidents in 2019. In order to protect everyone using the road, speed regulation and limits are placed by authorities. In Sweden, the government implemented an effective way …
Christmas traditions are based on different practices and cultures, frequently giving those who practice it a festive feeling. But did you know that the town of Gälve has a unique Christmas tradition? The Gälve Goat is a Swedish tradition that started way back in 1966. It is a giant goat made out of straw built …
Chimpanzees are highly sociable primates. They often live in communities with several animals and are often led by an alpha male. These primates mostly direct their aggressive tendencies on threats. They are intelligent and robust creatures. But did you hear the story about Santino the Chimpanzee in Furuvik Zoo? In 1997, Santino, one of the …
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Coffee is one of the most popular beverages people enjoy, whether starting the morning or taking a break. But did you know that the US is only the 25th largest consumer of coffee? Which country holds the top spot in consuming coffee? Countries in the Nordic region are the highest consumers of coffee globally. All …
What would you do when you browse through the obituaries and find one dedicated to you? There are not too many instances when that happens, but did you know Alfred Nobel, the man behind the Nobel Prize, read his own obituary? In 1888, Alfred Nobel read his own obituary entitled “The Merchant of Death is …
Sweden’s official Twitter account will no longer be run by random Swedes Sweden is rightly famous for many things — its natural beauty, its health care, its wealth, Ikea — but one of the country’s most public achievements, its Twitter, doesn’t always come up in those conversations. Since 2011, the Swedish Institute has handed over …
