The Villa Rose is one of the twelve fortresses that were built to defend Switzerland from invasion during the Second World War. But did you know what was so special about the Villa Rose? The Villa Rose looks like an innocent, pink, two-story family home in the Swiss countryside. However, it is a military complex […]
Switzerland has been a neutral territory for more than 500 years. They’ve successfully maintained their neutrality during global conflicts and often offer humanitarian services instead. But why did they choose to become impartial despite having solid military capabilities? The earliest move to Swiss neutrality began when they fought the French in the Battle of Marignano
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Parakeets are small to medium-sized parrots that generally have long tail feathers. Some included in the genera are the budgerigars, monk parakeets, and plain parakeets. While they are abundant in South Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands, they are not as common in Europe. So how did this species spread so rapidly in Europe? In
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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
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Switzerland is officially known as the Swiss Confederation. It is a federated country of central Europe and is known for its wealth. But did you know there is more than one president running the country? Switzerland has seven presidents with equal power. Every year, they rotate to control the seven federal departments. These presidents come
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Swiss cheese is known to be the healthiest of cheeses. In addition to being a great source of protein and calcium, it has lower sodium content and higher amounts of B12 and phosphorus compared to other cheeses. But did you know that the signature hole the Swiss cheese has is slowly disappearing? The holes in
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Meet the cat who rescued a tourist lost in the Swiss Alps There are those who say cats cannot be relied upon because they’re only out for themselves. But the tale of a Hungarian hiker has poured scorn on such suggestions. For it was a friendly feline in the Swiss resort of Gimmelwald that led
