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NORWAY FACTS

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Norway is ranked as the country least likely to be affected by climate change. Chad is the most vulnerable. Cool Science Facts, Wtf Fun Facts, Random Facts, Funny Facts, Just Letting You Know, The More You Know, Norway Facts, Fact Slides, Things To Know
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Norway is ranked as the country least likely to be affected by climate change. Chad is the most vulnerable.
In 1999, Norway granted refuge to a U.S. drug smuggler because the Supreme Court declared that U.S. prisons do not meet "minimum humanitarian standards." Weird Facts, Fun Facts, Supreme Court, Humanitarian, Trivia, Grant, Prison, Drugs
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In 1999, Norway granted refuge to a U.S. drug smuggler because the Supreme Court declared that U.S. prisons do not meet "minimum humanitarian standards."
The eruption of the Krakatoa volcano in Indonesia is believed to be the reason why the sky is red in Edvard Munch's painting "The Scream", set in Norway. What The Fact, Fact Of The Day, Fascinating Facts, Amazing Facts, Snapple Facts, Interesting Information
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The eruption of the Krakatoa volcano in Indonesia is believed to be the reason why the sky is red in Edvard Munch's painting "The Scream", set in Norway.
Norway had a nationwide "butter crisis" in 2011: a single 250 g (8.8 oz) pack of butter would cost about US$50. Cool Names, Mind Blown, Did You Know
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Norway had a nationwide "butter crisis" in 2011: a single 250 g (8.8 oz) pack of butter would cost about US$50.
In Halden, a high-security prison in Norway, every cell has a flatscreen TV, an en-suite shower and fluffy, white towels. Some Amazing Facts, Unbelievable Facts, Interesting Facts, Crazy Facts, Learn Something New Everyday
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In Halden, a high-security prison in Norway, every cell has a flatscreen TV, an en-suite shower and fluffy, white towels.
Norway's first aircraft hijacking was resolved after the hijacker surrendered his weapon in exchange for more beer. Facts You Didnt Know, More Beer
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Norway's first aircraft hijacking was resolved after the hijacker surrendered his weapon in exchange for more beer.
In 2008, Norway donated US$1 billion to help save the Amazon rainforest. Amazon Rainforest Facts, Rainforest Classroom, Sweet Quotes
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In 2008, Norway donated US$1 billion to help save the Amazon rainforest.
It is illegal to spay or neuter your dog in Norway except under very specific circumstances. Interesting Stories
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It is illegal to spay or neuter your dog in Norway except under very specific circumstances.
Only 10 police officers have been killed in Norway since WWII. Random Things, Random Stuff
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Only 10 police officers have been killed in Norway since WWII.
Norway owns an uninhabited frozen island located halfway between Africa and Antarctica. Sarcasm Humor
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Norway owns an uninhabited frozen island located halfway between Africa and Antarctica.
Norway will be the first country to turn off FM radio in 2017 and switch completely to digital. Medical Mnemonics, Cooking Contest, Turn Off
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Norway will be the first country to turn off FM radio in 2017 and switch completely to digital.
Sweden and Norway formed a United Kingdom from 1814 to 1905. Nordland, A Moment In Time, Historical Pictures
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Sweden and Norway formed a United Kingdom from 1814 to 1905.
Norway's NRK TV channel shows include an 8-hour train ride, a 12-hour knitting show, a 12-hour log fire and 18-hours of salmon spawning.
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Norway's NRK TV channel shows include an 8-hour train ride, a 12-hour knitting show, a 12-hour log fire and 18-hours of salmon spawning.
King Harald of Norway vowed to remain unmarried for life unless he could marry his true love, the daughter of a cloth merchant. She became the Queen of Norway. Love Facts
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King Harald of Norway vowed to remain unmarried for life unless he could marry his true love, the daughter of a cloth merchant. She became the Queen of Norway.
Norway was originally called "Nordweg," meaning the "Northern Way."
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Norway was originally called "Nordweg," meaning the "Northern Way."