Let’s dive into “10 Remarkable and Unusual Facts About Iceland”, a country known for its stunning landscapes and unique culture. 1. Contrary to popular belief, Norsemen were not the first humans to set foot on the Icelandic shores. That honor belongs to the Irish monks, known as the Papar, who ventured to the remote island… Read More »
The early 21st-century children’s program “LazyTown,” produced by Nickelodeon, was not only recorded in Iceland but also held the distinction of being among the most expensive children’s shows ever created, with a staggering budget of nearly $1 million per episode. Despite the hefty production costs, the show gained widespread acclaim, ultimately being translated into numerous… Read More »
Iceland is a country devoid of McDonald’s restaurants. The fast-food giant ceased operations in Iceland on October 30, 2009, following the 2008-2011 Icelandic financial crisis and elevated import tariffs on foreign ingredients. These factors necessitated a price hike for McDonald’s products, making it difficult to maintain a presence in the country. Interestingly, Icelanders can still… Read More »
The Icelandic government banned the stationing of black American soldiers in Iceland during the Cold War so as to “protect Icelandic women and preserve a homogenous national body”. After pressure from the US military, the ban was eventually lifted in the late 1960s. The post The Icelandic government banned… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source
In Iceland men would have to to lift a 100 kg stone to hip height to qualify to work on a fishing boat. Some of the original stones still sit on the beach at Djúpalónssandur. This tradition became the inspiration for lifting the Ardblair Stones in Scotland, Iceland, and Wales. The post In Iceland men… Read More »
