The Wife-carrying Competition In Finland
The first modern-day wife-carrying event was held in Finland in 1992 and foreign contestants were admitted in 1995.
What is the #1 Happiest Country in the World?
Finland is the world's happiest country, according to the 2022 World Happiness Report.
What is National Animal of Finland?
The Brown bear is the national animal of Finland.
The Soldier Who Fought in 3 Armies
Lauri Allan Törni, later known as Larry Alan Thorne, was a Finnish born American soldier.
How Often Do Finns Sauna?
There are currently an estimated 2 million saunas in Finland (a country with a population of 5 million) and 99 percent of Finns take a sauna at least once a week.