Iceland is the world's most peaceful nation while the United States is ranked among the bottom third, according to a study released today. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Poor countries dream of finding oil like poor people fantasize about winning the lottery. But the dream often turns into a nightmare as new oil exporters realize that their treasure brings more trouble than help. Farouk al-Kasim helped save Norway from finding out how much trouble. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

When you dial the Telemegaphone’s phone number the sound of your voice is projected out across the fjord, the valley and the village of Dale below. Your call will go through directly, and a bright light at the top of the pole will be lit as your voice rings out across the valley. Wish I had known about this when I was in Norway last month.Edit: Have sent this to my cousin in Norway for his... read full post picked by suebe 1 year ago

A student in Norway who posed as a 13-year-old boy turned out to be a 33-year-old woman on the run from police investigating a child abuse case in the Czech Republic. Barbora Skrlova duped Norwegian police, classmates, child care workers and teachers for four months into believing she was a teenage boy named "Adam". picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Norway is releasing official records showing the annual income and overall wealth of nearly all the country’s taxpayers. picked by suebe 1 month ago

Norway has drawn up plans to build the world's first shipping tunnel which would save time and money for vessels passing through a coastal area known for its dangerous seas. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Apparently 20 tons of meat is smuggled into Norway each week. picked by kyot 2 years ago

Police in Tromso, Norway, are putting the squeeze on accordion players who peddle their brand of music on city streets. picked by muppet 2 years ago

This is a unique way to look at peace protests. A fabulous photographer I am blessed to know took photos at a peace protest and put them together with the audio. If you are interested you can find more of his work here: picked by readingitall 3 years ago

The countries are ranked from most peaceful to least peaceful, highlighting their ranking as well as their score. picked by maxriter 2 years ago

In an about-turn, Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg announced Thursday that his ruling Labour Party would set specific goals to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. picked by suebe 3 years ago

December 22nd is the designated day for Orgasm for Peace. If you can pull it off (hoo hoo, haa haa)...timed for the winter solstice.

Come on boys.... picked by suebe 2 years ago

A multi-millionaire in Norway who lost his two dogs last week has spared no expense in his search for them, including hiring psychics and helicopter searches. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Angry that Tromsø lost support for its bid to host an expensive Winter Olympics in 2018, a disgruntled group is calling for secession. picked by suebe 1 year ago

"There is a bone in the neck that hasn't grown and this is an inherited characteristic only found among Inca Indians in Peru. This is sensational," Buckholm said. picked by DrNothing 2 years ago

Norwegian courts set drunken driving fines based on income and personal wealth.*

*Seems fair to me picked by bingo 7 months ago

Climate change and rising sea levels are posing huge threats to the historic city of Bergen on Norway's west coast. Large areas of downtown face submersion, and the ancient wharf known as Bryggen is especially vulnerable. picked by suebe 3 years ago

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Check out his other works from the site links! picked by suebe 2 years ago

Reindeer relieved that no camels were blown north from the sandstorm. picked by suebe 2 years ago

The most controversial aspect of the new law is offering state funded fertility treatment to lesbian couples. Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Great Britain already provides this service. Up to now, Norwegian lesbian couples have gone to Denmark for this procedure. picked by suebe 1 year ago