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  • 10 Interesting Facts You Should Know About Finland
    Finland (known in Finnish as Suomi) is a beautiful country situated in Northern Europe, more specifically in Fennoscandia (and not Scandinavia as it is sometimes mistakenly labelled). In this brief article, 10 interesting facts that you should know about it are enlisted below. 10. Finland is a very densely forested… Read more »
  • 10 Interesting Facts You Should Know About Sweden
    This article consists of 10 interesting facts or things you should know about Sweden, a beautiful Scandinavian and Nordic country situated in Northern Europe. 10. Sweden is the most populous Scandinavian state, with a population that surpassed 10.5 million people (as of 2025). Sweden is thus the 10th most populous… Read more »
  • Landnama – A Survival Video Game Set In Viking Age Iceland
    Landnama is a survival-based video game developed by Sonderland Games set in Viking Age Iceland, revolving around the Norse settlement of the island. The title of the video game references the medieval manuscript Landnámabók (i.e. the Book of the Settlements in Old Icelandic or Old Norse) which recounts the Norse… Read more »
  • Hnefatafl, The Ancient Board Game Of The Vikings (Video Game)
    Hnefatafl (alternatively known as tafl, tablut, or kongens bord, i.e. king’s board; hnefi means closed hand or fist, but in this context the king piece, and tafl board in Old Norse, therefore king’s board) is a turn-based indie and strategy video game developed by Philippe Schober inspired by the eponymous… Read more »
  • Yggdrasil – The Sacred Tree Of Life In The Norse Mythology
    Yggdrasil is the name of the sacred ash tree of life in the Norse mythology, the mythology of the Norse (otherwise commonly known as Vikings which was the title of what would nowadays be a profession or an occupation and not an ethnic label), one of the Germanic peoples of… Read more »
  • Fostering a Mindset of Resourcefulness
    Fostering a Mindset of Resourcefulness Why Resourcefulness Matters Now More Than Ever In today’s world, challenges come at us from every direction—financial pressures, workplace demands, and even unexpected life changes. While it’s natural to wish for more money, time, or tools, the truth is that resourcefulness often matters more than… Read more »
  • Financial Lessons from the Great Depression
    Looking Back to Move Forward The Great Depression remains one of the most challenging times in modern economic history. Families faced unemployment, businesses closed, and entire communities struggled to survive. Yet within the hardship came valuable lessons that continue to shape how we think about money and stability today. These… Read more »
  • Why You Should Leave Your Credit Cards at Home
    Carrying a credit card can feel like carrying financial freedom in your wallet, but it often comes with hidden costs. While credit cards offer convenience and rewards, they also make it easy to spend money you don’t really have. That can lead to debt piling up faster than you expect,… Read more »
  • The Global Rise of Detox Retreats: Do They Actually Work?
    Detox retreats have gained popularity among individuals who want to cleanse their bodies and renew their minds. In tranquil settings, all-inclusive wellness programs involve modifying one’s diet, engaging in physical exercise, and practicing mindfulness techniques such as juice cleanses, yoga, and meditation. Nevertheless, critics express issues regarding the efficacy and… Read more »
  • A Brief History Of Mu/Lemuria: Between Fact And Fiction
    Stories about ancient lost continents have been fascinating and amazing throughout the passage of time. The stories or myths about the rise and fall of ancient lost civilisations which, according to legend, inhabited these submerged vast continents have fascinated mankind for a long time. Many of these stories have a… Read more »

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