Let’s dive into “10 Remarkable and Unusual Facts About Iceland”, a country known for its stunning landscapes and unique culture. 1. Contrary to popular belief, Norsemen were not the first humans to set foot on the Icelandic shores. That honor belongs to the Irish monks, known as the Papar, who ventured to the remote island … Continue reading 10 Remarkable and Unusual Facts About Iceland
Iceland’s Million-Dollar Kids Show: The Global Success of ‘LazyTown’
The early 21st-century children’s program “LazyTown,” produced by Nickelodeon, was not only recorded in Iceland but also held the distinction of being among the most expensive children’s shows ever created, with a staggering budget of nearly $1 million per episode. Despite the hefty production costs, the show gained widespread acclaim, ultimately being translated into numerous languages and marketed internationally. Interestingly, even though the show was initially performed in English, it was eventually dubbed into Icelandic, with the original cast members providing the voiceovers.
Iceland’s McDonald’s-Free Landscape
Iceland is a country devoid of McDonald’s restaurants. The fast-food giant ceased operations in Iceland on October 30, 2009, following the 2008-2011 Icelandic financial crisis and elevated import tariffs on foreign ingredients. These factors necessitated a price hike for McDonald’s products, making it difficult to maintain a presence in the country. Interestingly, Icelanders can still […]
Iceland is the safest country in the world….
Iceland is the safest country in the world in case of a nuclear war, because it is isolated from the rest of the world, doesn’t have a standing army to target and generates all of its electricity from geothermal sources.
Norse Paganism is the fastest growing…
Norse Paganism is the fastest growing and largest non-Christian religion in Iceland.
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The Icelandic government banned…
The Icelandic government banned the stationing of black American soldiers in Iceland during the Cold War so as to “protect Icelandic women and preserve a homogenous national body”. After pressure from the US military, the ban was eventually lifted in the late 1960s.
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During the Cold War, the Icelandic…
During the Cold War, the Icelandic government imposed a ban on black US soldiers on its US base for the purposes of “protecting” Icelandic women and preserve a homogeneous “national body.”
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In Iceland men would have to to…
In Iceland men would have to to lift a 100 kg stone to hip height to qualify to work on a fishing boat. Some of the original stones still sit on the beach at Djúpalónssandur. This tradition became the inspiration for lifting the Ardblair Stones in Scotland, Iceland, and Wales.
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People who speak Icelandic can…
People who speak Icelandic can still understand the old Icelandic Sagas because of how little the language has changed over the past 1000 years.
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Iceland has largest banana plantation …
Iceland has largest banana plantation in Europe. They use geothermal energy to heat greenhouses, allowing for the production of tropical fruits like banananas.
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