Most bakeries have a sign shaped like a pretzel with a crown. The crown was added to the pretzel after Frederik III was satisfied with the bakers’ ability to maintain production during the siege of Copenhagen in 1658-59.
How many hop species are grown in Denmark?
There are two species of Hops grown in Denmark – Common Hops (Humulus lupulus) and Japanese Hops (Humulus japonicus).
What is a blank voice used for?
In parliamentary elections, a blank vote is considered invalid according to section 69 of the Act on Elections to the Danish Parliament (June 27, 2004).
Where does the word roulette come from?
Roulette is a casino game named after a French word meaning “little wheel”
The waves of the Atlantic Ocean
Over the past 40 years, waves in the Northeast Atlantic have doubled in size, while in the south they have decreased.
What is a core voter?
A core voter is a voter who votes for the same party in every election, as opposed to the marginal voter who changes their mind from election to election.
How did the ancient Egyptians show grief?
Ancient Egyptians shaved off their eyebrows to mourn when their cats died.
How small is the world’s smallest helicopter?
The world’s smallest helicopter (that can fly) measures just 24 millimeters in length and 8 millimeters in height.
