Meet the Powerful Yokai that Inspired the Demon King in the Anime ‘Demon Slayer’

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Have you heard of the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba? If not, then you’re missing out on one of the most popular and thrilling anime shows out there! I’ve read and watched it, and I highly recommend it to you. Trust me. It’s a must-read/watch! This Japanese manga series, written and illustrated by Koyoharu […]

Which is Better? Terraria or Minecraft?

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Terraria and Minecraft are more similar than you might think. Some of Minecraft is actually inspired by Terraria. One example of that is the wither. The wither has very similar spawning mechanics to Terraria’s bosses. I personally like Minecraft better because you can build in 3 dimensions. I also like Terraria because of its adventuring […]

5 Demon Slayer Characters That Are Based On Real-Life Japanese Folklore

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Remember my last post about how the demon king Muzan Kibutsuji was inspired by a formidable yokai Japanese folklore? If you haven’t had a chance to check it out, you can find it here.  I thought you might be interested in learning about other characters from this series inspired by Japanese folklore. That’s why I’ve […]

The Book Series That Changed My Life – The Emigrants by Vilhelm Moberg

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Hej Everyone. it’s Carly. Out of the hundreds of books I read in my 14 years of living (almost 14 years, that is), There is one book series I really want to give a shout-out to. This series has changed my life, and I would like to make an article dedicated to it. The Emigrants […]

40 Nordic Questions – 2024 version!

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So, I made a post back in October of last year called “40 Questions: Nordic Edition,” and that post is kinda outdated. So, I am gonna do another one for 2024. This is basically all from the point of view of a 13-year-old Nordic enthusiast help 40 Questions: Nordic Edition What aspects of Nordic culture […]

Frozen and its Connection to Norwegian and Sámi Culture

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Ever since its release 10 years ago, Frozen has probably been one of the most well-known animated movies of the 2010s and maybe of all time. This movie has been loved by worldwide audiences and left a lot of memories for fans of all ages. Since Frozen is inspired by Scandinavian culture, I am going […]

Moomin – A Nordic Kids’ Classic

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Have you ever heard of or seen Moomin? Most people do not recognize these hippo-like characters that appeared in comic books and movies, but these characters are a big deal in Finland and Sweden So, what is a Moomin in Finland? Moomin is a series of children’s books written in the 1940s by Tove Jansson. […]

History You Can Wear – The Art and History of Norwegian Bunads

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Imagine you are a Norwegian girl in the late 1800s. Today is your older sister’s wedding, and she is wearing a beautiful dress with dark red fabric and embroidered flowers. You want to wear the dress as well. To your surprise, you get to wear it like all the girls and boys invited to her […]

4 Columbian Children Found After Being Lost In The Amazon Jungle

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Four lucky children in Columbia were rescued after being alone in a remote area of the Columbian Amazon Rainforest. On May 1st, 2023, 9-year-old Soleiny, 13-year-old Lesly, 11-month-old Cristin, and four-year-old Tien Norie flew with their mother on a small plane on their way to the town of San Jose del Guaviare. The engine in […]

The Beatles’ ‘Final’ Song, ‘Now and Then,’ Released With The Help of AI Technology

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Have you ever heard of The Beatles? You might’ve already watched them on social media platforms like YouTube. Or maybe you’ve heard of them from your parents’ beloved music playlist. The Beatles – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison – were an English rock band from Liverpool in the 1960s. The band […]

14-year-old Virginia Teen Honored for Inventing Potential Skin Cancer-Treating Soap

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Did you know that one of the most common types of cancer happens on our skin? Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer. It occurs on our pigment producing skin cells. Getting too much unprotected sun exposure is a major cause of it. Scientists have spent decades in search of a cure for […]

Meet Kirstin – American Girl’s Swedish Immigrant Doll

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In 1986, when the doll company American Girl was founded, they released 6 dolls inspired by American history. As a fellow Scandinavian history enthusiast, I was very surprised when I found out that they had a historical Swedish-American Immigrant doll. Even though I made a post on her on Kidztalk, I want to make a […]

I Answered 39 Questions About Nordic Culture

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Answer: Norway. It is the 1st one I got introduced to, and it is very interesting and cool. 2. Have you ever visited any Nordic countries? If so, which ones and what was your favorite experience? Answer: None 🙁 3. What is your favorite Nordic dish or food? Answer: Swedish Meatballs and Norwegian Salmon. 4. […]

9 Most Loved Fictional Characters Ever Created…

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Some characters are so memorable that they stay with us long after we finish reading their stories. They make us laugh, cry, think, and feel. They inspire us, challenge us, and comfort us. They become our friends, our role models, our heroes. Here are 9 of the most loved fictional characters ever created and why […]

Facts about Taylor Swift

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Here are some facts about Taylor Swift Full name: Taylor Alison Swift Parents: Scott and Andrea Swift Brother: Austin Swift Birthdate: December 13, 1989. She was born in Reading, Pennsylvania. Nicknames: Tay, Swifty, T-Swift, T-Swizzle, and T-Sweezy. Favorite color: Purple Favorite number: 13 Favorite food: chicken tenders Favorite singer: Leanne Rimes (she inspired Taylor to […]

Lego Sends 1,000 LEGO Astronaut Minifigures to the Edge of Space

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Throughout history, humanity has always been fascinated by the idea of traveling to space. From satellites and telescopes to rockets, rovers, and probes, scientists have launched a vast array of objects into the great beyond. And, of course, there have been a select few astronauts fortunate enough to venture beyond our planet’s atmosphere. But have […]