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Where did “Slalom” Originated
The word “slalom” (slalåm) originated in Morgedal, Norway, home of Telemark ski designer Sondre Norheim. The first syllable, sla, means “slope, hill, or smooth surface,” while låm is the track down the slope.
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Who Invented the Cheese Slicer
The cheese slicer was invented in Norway in 1925 by Thor Bjørklund.
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The National Symbol of Norway
Norway’s national symbol is the lion.
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Norway’s Original Name
Norway was originally called Nordweg, meaning the “Northern Way.”
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Holidays in Norway
Most Norwegians take a 4 week holiday during the summer. This means that the country slows down a lot and if you are a tourist and you aren´t aware of this, you wonder where everyone is and why nothing is open.
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Norway’s Laws Against Overspeeding
In Norway, speeding fines are often more serious than if a person is caught with drugs.
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Where do Norwegians Shop
Because food prices are so high in Norway, many Norwegians drive across the border to Sweden to shop. These purchases amount to over 2 billion USD every year.
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Buying Alcohol in Norway
You can buy beer in grocery stores, but you have to buy wine and hard liquor at one place and one place only-Vinmonopolet (which literally means ´Wine Monopoly´and closes quite early)
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No Specific Dress Code for Norwegians
Norwegians don’t hesitate to strip down to bikini or short pants in warm, sunny weather. Don’t be surprised to see shoppers in bikinis and short pants only.
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Norwegian’s Passion for Being Sporty
In Norway, a “sunday walk” is not a 15 minutes walk to the pub, it is rather a 5 hour+ walk in forest and hills (particularly in the country-side, less so in the city). Norwegians take great pride in being sporty and fit.
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Silence Means Yes
Norwegians can say “yes” as an intake of breath.
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Communicating in Norway
Keeping calm and not displaying strong emotions in public are common virtues in Norway. Despite the emphasis on modesty, Norway mostly has a low-context style of communication.
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