Neitokainen is often called a lake in Finland that looks like Finland. The truth is that it’s actually an artificial pond and was created for that intention.
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Fun Fact: When Frogs Were Dipped in Milk
In Finland and Russia, it was common for milk to be persevered by dipping frogs in it before refrigeration was invented.
Fun Fact: Origin of Ice Skates
Ice Skates are believed to have originated in southern Finland more than 3000 years ago. Except the primitive “skates” merely glided on the ice.
Fun Fact: The Finnish War
In the early 19th century, Russia and Sweden went to war in the Finnish War. Finland had long been ruled by the Swedish, so many events took place in Finland as well as Sweden. At the end of the war, Sweden lost and signed a treaty with Russia. Finland left Swedish rule and became an…
Fun Fact: How Finland Became Its Own Nation
Before the 19th century, Finland was officially part of Sweden. However Finland eventually became part of the Russian Empire during the 19th century. When the Russian Empire fell in the early 20th century, Finland finally became an independent nation.