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Calendar Giveaway! – tell us a funny story about Norway.
Posted 07.12.2009 9 Comments
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Pølse is THE fast food of Norway. When the grilled pølse was first introduced to Norway in the 50s it was eaten naked – without bread.
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Midsummer’s Eve
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Muskox in the City
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How Vikings Shaped the English Language
Many English words actually come from old Norse language – brought by Vikings to England in medieval times. Here are some words you have probably uttered without realising you are speaking Norwegian!