The word shark may derive from the Mayan word Xoc meaning “Fury”.
Where is the largest mountain in the solar system?
The largest mountain in the solar system is located on Mars and is called Olympus Mons. The height of the mountain is 27 kilometers, which is three times higher than the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest.
What do you put in apple slices in Southern Jutland and Ærø?
In Southern Jutland and on the island of Ærø, it’s common to fill apple slices with prune mash.
What king doesn’t have a beard in cards?
The King of Hearts is the only non-bearded king in a deck of cards.
How many Danes have experienced depression?
Up to 15% of all Danes experience depression at some point in their lives.
Who invented crawly gnomes?
It was the Danish Santa Claus artist Frederik Bramming who, in 1947, came up with the idea of calling clipboard sheets with little cardboard gnomes “kravlenisser”.
How many beetles are there on earth?
One in four people on earth is a beetle, making them the most successful creature on earth. There are 350,000 recorded species, but more are added daily.
