Poland – Neko Random

Fun Fact: Origin of Bagels

The food known as bagels were invented by the Jewish communities of Poland.

Fun Fact: Great Turkish War

In 1699, the Ottoman Empire was at war with most countries in central and Eastern Europe not allied with them. The Ottomans were defeated, and the Empire saw its first large amounts of lands lost, mostly in Hungary and Poland.

Fun Fact: Napoleon Defender of Poland?

While Napoleon’s invasion of Russia was more of a plot to undermine British interests in general, the French Emperor officially claimed it was to defend Poland from the threat of Russia. He named it the 2nd Polish War as a result, especially as he wanted to gain the favor of the native Poles.

Fun Fact: Origin of the Pomeranian Dog

Pomeranian dogs originated in Pomerania, thus its name. It’s a historical region between the borders of modern-day Germany and Poland.

Fun Fact: Poland is Not Yet Lost

Due to their odd and tragic history of staying and not staying an official country over the centuries, Poland’s national anthem Mazurek Dabrowskiego is better known as Poland is Not Yet Lost when translated into English.