Did you know in Finland this black dessert is called Mämmi?It’s been around since the 1700s, made from rye flour, malt, and water, then baked for hours until it looks… like this. Traditionally we eat it during Easter with a little cream to ‘improve’ the flavor.Some people say it tastes like sweet rye pudding. Others say it tastes like regret.Would you dare try it? Yes or no?”
Did you know Finland once had two pandas? 🐼But our zoo went bankrupt… so the pandas had to go back to China.👉 Today’s English phrase:“Thank you, but no thank you.”(It means rejecting something politely, often with dry humor.)Do you have a funny phrase in your language for saying no? Share it below! 👇
Today I went hiking in a Finnish bog.Yes — a swamp.Apparently one third of Finland is like this. Quiet, moody, slow-moving… and surprisingly deep.Kind of like the average Finnish personality.Every step was like walking on a wet sponge.Beautiful view. Slight chance of being swallowed.Would you try hiking in a place like this? Or would you just watch from a dry rock like a smart person?
Did you know Finland only has 5.5 million people, but over 1,000 music festivals in the summer? 😅 That’s like one for every village! We’re quiet most of the year… but when the sun comes out, Finns start dancing, smiling, even hugging strangers. I’m still recovering. 😂In short: short summer = party mode.
Did you know the famous “Leek Spin Song” isn’t Japanese?It’s actually a Finnish folk song from 1930, called Ievan Polkka.No anime, no Miku, just accordion and existential silence.Makes you wonder how many other viral songs we’ve all misattributed.Have you ever found out something wasn’t from the country you thought? Let’s hear your examples.
Finland has been ranked the happiest country in the world… for 7 years.Which is impressive, considering we spend half the year in total darkness,and the other half being hunted by mosquitoes.Also, over 13% of people here use antidepressants.But sure. We’re “happy.”Here, happiness means saying “I’m fine”even if you're emotionally frozen in a swamp.What about you? What makes you happy?Coffee? Sleep? No meetings?Tell me below. I’m collecting data. Quietly.
Juhannus, Finland’s Midsummer, is a sun-soaked bash around June 21 where Finns flee to lakesides, light bonfires, and party under the endless daylight. (Yes it's daylight 24 hours)The flower-picking tradition? Single folks gather seven wildflowers from seven fields, stuff them under their pillow, and supposedly dream of their future spouse. Spoiler: You’re more likely to dream of hay fever. Does your country have interesting traditions?
Do you know about the Moomin?In Finland, we don't just have national animals.We have national hippos that live in ceramic mugs and represent emotional repression.They look cute, but they’re basically Nordic introversion in plush form.We don’t talk about our feelings.We gift a Moomin mug instead.
✨ Today I visited the Laizhou Red Museum (莱州市市民之家)! ✨Honestly, I'm not usually the "museum type" — but this place surprised me!From ancient Chinese history 🏺 to modern science experiments ⚡️, there was sooo much to explore. I'll be sharing more details soon — stay tuned!If you ever get the chance, I highly recommend visiting! 🤩Have you been to any cool museums lately? Drop your favorite below! ⬇️✨
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