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What characterizes a Swede and the Swedish mentality, some unwritten laws on how to behave in Sweden!

The Swedes are wonderful people! Don’t you think? They are considered to be socially closed, spiritually empty, their hearts are missing, they have sluggish minds, they are cowards, cold, shy and hold a distance!! Who wouldn’t want to meet such a person?...

79 comments    sweden swedes a typical swede
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So You Think You Know European Geography?

Ever since I published the quiz "So You Think You Know U.S. Geography?", my readers have been asking me to create another quiz. The wait is over! How good are you at European geography? Please take my quiz and find out. Be honest with yourself, and don't look at any maps or globes while taking the quiz — and don't do any Internet or library research, either.

53 comments    europe england france
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The Best Places for Northern Lights Holidays in Europe, Canada & Alaska

All of The Best Places for Northern Lights Holidays in Detail. Europe, Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Iceland. Where & When to Go

62 comments    travel vacation nature
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A Little History about Valentine's Day Cards

I remember when I was in the first or second grade and it was around the time for Valentine's Day and the teacher would always have us make these bags decorated with red hearts and lace and whatever else we...

8 comments    history valentine cards
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Traditional Swedish Food – Try some Home Made ‘Husmanskost’, the Swedes love it!

Discover some of Sweden's most traditional food – also called ‘husmanskost. Generally quite basic (some might even call it bland) and the dishes usually consist of some sort of meat, potatoes, cream sauce and a little salad on the side.

1 comment    food travel recipes
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The Swedish Model or the Swedish Myth?

The Swedish political system has been used to juxtaposition various political constellations in the world. This article examines the history of Sweden’s post-war democracy in the hope of shining a light on the motivations behind the accolades and admonishments.

8 comments    democracy healthcare socialism
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The last days of summer on the Swedish west coast in Hunnebostrand!

Come and join me on one of the last days of summer for this year in Hunnebostrand on the Swedish west coast. This little community is definitely one of the most beautiful and picturesque places!

22 comments    sweden end of summer end summer
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Taxonomy, Pt. 2: The Great Carl Linnaeus.

Colorful coat-of-arms of a naturalist Linnaeus. On one of his many expeditions.   Taxonomy, Part 2: The Great Carl Linnaeus. When we think of nature, the world of creatures and plants that fill our...

2 comments    sweden charles darwin taxonomy
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Who Is In The Deer Family

Family relationships can reveal alot, even in the deer family. Do you know the difference between elk and deer? You may be surprised to learn that many we call "elk" are really deer.

5 comments    germany new zealand deer
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Swedish Movies: the 5 greatest films

Best Swedish Films / Movies. An introduction to the best Swedish films accompanied by a top 10 of the best Swedish films.

3 comments    swedish films top swedish films
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