The oldest amusement park in the world was opened in 1583 in Denmark. Dyrehavsbakken (also known as Bakken) still operates today. In its first days, it was a natural spring that attracted lots of people, including entertainers.
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Fun Fact: How Long People Have Eaten Blackberries
The earliest evidence of humans eating blackberries for consumption actually comes from a Danish woman they found from 2,500 years ago.
Fun Fact: Salmon in Norse Mythology
In Norse mythology, Loki tricks one god into killing another and escapes punishment from the gods by turning into a salmon. But before getting off scott free, he’s caught by Thor who catches him by the tail.
Things I Like: Vikings Valhalla (TV Series) Season 2
I remember being very impressed by the first season of Vikings Valhalla last year when it premiered on Netflix. Season 2 dropped not that long ago and the quality is mostly the same. Like almost every story set in a time of political and historical change, things are much different for many of the characters…
Fun Fact: Danish Cinnamon Tradition For Singles
It’s become a tradition in Denmark for unmarried Danes to be covered in cinnamon powder on their birthday if they’re not married by 25.