The oldest medal winner at the Olympics is Oscar Swahn at 72 years old.
When was Galten Power Station established?
Galten Elværk was established in 1914 and serves around 21,000 private and business customers in the area from Hinnerup in East Jutland to Ry in Central Jutland.
Who were the first people to make bandages?
The first company to make bandages for the wounded in the war was Kotex.
What do Jews wear?
Male Orthodox Jews wear a square shawl called a tallit katan with fringes (called tzitzit) at the corners over their shoulders.
When did swimming come to Europe?
Swimming as a sport came to Europe around 1800 – mainly as breaststroke.
Why does the baker icon have a crown on the pretzel?
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.
What is baking soda made of?
Baking soda consists of baking soda (sodium hydrogen carbonate, NaHCO3), an acid and some starch.
What talents did Aleksandr Borodin have?
The famous Russian composer Aleksandr Borodin was also a respected chemistry professor in St. Petersburg.
How long is Riberhus Grube stored for?
Riberhus Grube-stored 50+ cheese is stored for at least 4 months about 35 m underground in the Mønsted limestone pits.
What day of the week does the Tour De France always start?
The Tour de France cycling race always starts on a Saturday.
