Sweden saw economic opportunities in North Korea during the 1970s. Many Swedish companies exported goods, including one thousand Volvos that were never paid for. The Soviet Union called it the biggest car theft in history.
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Fun Fact: What Country Helps Us Talk Diplomatically to North Korea
Sweden helps the United States and some other nations as they have good diplomatic ties with the communist nation of North Korea.
Things I Like: Vikings (TV Series) Season 2
The 2nd season sees many changes for Ragnar Lothbrok, his wife and son, his brother Rollo, and all of his friends. Not only does life change in Scandinavia, but England will see much drama when the vikings return. The story begins with King Horik and Jarl Borg at war with each other. Ragnar leads theContinue reading “Things I Like: Vikings (TV Series) Season 2”
Things I Like: Vikings: Valhalla (TV Series) Season 1
My wife and I needed something new to watch, so we stumbled upon Vikings: Valhalla on Netflix. I figured it was connected to the Vikings show that originated on the History Channel and I was right. The show is set during the last century of the Viking age. The English crown decides to do somethingContinue reading “Things I Like: Vikings: Valhalla (TV Series) Season 1”
Fun Fact: Swedish Meatballs Aren’t From Sweden
Swedish meatballs actually came from a Swedish king who spent time exiled in the Ottoman Empire.