Celebrating St. Urho’s Day – March 16

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Hej Everyone, it’s Carly. March is an interesting month for me; I have spring break, which means I can research Nordic history and culture all week long. It is also my birthday on March 26 (I’m turning 14), and there is a holiday everyone is familiar with. St Patrick’s Day. Now, I will talk about […]

My Favorite Almost-Saint [aka Blessed]: Blessed Imelda Lambertini

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My favorite almost-saint, also known as a blessed, is Imelda Lambertini. Imelda was born in 1322 in a small town called Bologna, located in Italy. She was an only child, and her parents were devout Catholics. They were known for their generosity and love throughout the town. On Imelda’s 5th birthday, she requested for the […]

Drone May Have Captured The First Image Of A Newborn Great White Shark

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Would you believe me if I told you that until recently, no one had ever seen a newborn baby shark alive in the wild? Believe it or not, no one had been able to identify where they were born before. Humans have only seen adult great whites; newborns were always a mystery. But on July […]

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So, I made a post back in October of last year called “40 Questions: Nordic Edition,” and that post is kinda outdated.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 […]

Lyndström, Minnesota – The Most Nordic City in the United States

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Ok. I am bored. So, here is a new article. This article shall be your Christmas gift! As some of you probably know, I am going to Minnesota in 6 months for my birthday (March 26, I’m turning 14!). Today, I am going to talk about the most Nordic city in the USA, the history […]

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 […]

The History of Scandinavian-Americans (October 9th Special)

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HAPPY EARLY OCTOBER 9TH EVERYONEEEE. Just kidding, this is more serious than the intro suggests.  Last time, I wrote a history essay about Scandinavia. I wrote this too because Inga, the Finnish-American (on Kidztalk), asked me for an Essay on Scandinavian Americans. Here it is, Inga. I sacrificed all my brain cells and time that […]

Only One in the World: Rare Spotless Giraffe Born In U.S. Zoo

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On July 31, 2023, a rare spotless giraffe was born at Brights Zoo in Washington County, Tennessee. The last reported sighting of a spotless giraffe was at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, Japan, in 1972. Its name was Toshiko. Amazing, right? Experts believe the calf is the only solid-colored reticulated giraffe living on the planet.  Reticulated […]

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 […]

Meet The World’s Oldest Living Dog Ever

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How long a dog can live may vary significantly with several factors, including breed, size, and general health. I bet you’re also curious about your pet dog’s lifespan (if you have one). Generally, the average lifespan for dogs is between 10 to 13 years. However, some are known even to live longer than this. Now, […]