In the early 1500s, King Christian II of Denmark and Norway added Sweden to his “union” through brutal battles. In 1520, Christian was crowned King of Sweden by Swedish archbishop Gustav Trolle, who was pro-Danish and helped by an army of German and Scottish mercenaries. After the coronation, Trolle demanded compensation from those who opposed […]
In her New Year speech, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark announced that she would abdicate the throne after 52 years. The announcement came as a surprise to the nation. She declared that she would step down on 14th January, which marks the 52nd anniversary of her accession. After her abdication, the throne will be passed […]
Recently, the United Kingdom placed an ownership ban on American XL Bully dogs. A nationwide ban will come into effect at the end of the year. In that instance, a spate of attacks resulted in multiple children being injured and two fatalities from XL bullies – all in separate incidents. Other countries have implemented similar […]
The palm oil boom changed Southeast Asia forever, but Indonesia’s government will not let bygones be. It has set up a task force to comb through all oil palm plantations and force those created on protected land to leave. The government estimates that half a million acres, or around 200,000 hectares of plantations, will be […]
NASA’s Psyche mission, currently en route to explore a metal asteroid between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, has reached a significant milestone in its journey. The mission successfully executed the most distant laser communications demonstration, paving the way for future deep space exploration. The Deep Space Optical Communications technology demonstration (DSOC), a part of […]
A new cell therapy is to be tested for the first time on people with Type 1 Diabetes. If the researchers succeed, it could pave the way for a cure for the disease. Most people with Type 1 Diabetes today are treated with insulin via a syringe or pump. Patients who have very severe type […]
It isn’t likely to be your next home DIY project, but a company is looking to turn IKEA’s flat-packed furniture design into cars. The Swedish vehicle start-up Luvly is finishing up its inaugural model, the O, which is designed to be so light and modular that it can be flat-packed to save thousands of tons […]
Lego are selling bricks coded with braille to help vision-impaired children read. Bricks with studs corresponding to braille numbers and letters are available from September this year. Lego is to sell bricks coded with braille to help blind and partially sighted children learn to read the touch-based alphabet. The Danish toymaker has been providing specialist […]
Since the 1970s, people who have been diagnosed with transsexualism after examination by a medical specialist have been able to change their legal gender, which approximately 6,000 people in neighboring Sweden have done so far. But now, according to a new ly proposed macronational legislation, everyone will be able to choose gender quickly and easily, […]
Introduction Has there ever been a Palestinian State? The question has once again resurfaced after the latest terrorist attacks against Israel. The conflicts in the Middle East have been endless, and there are no democracies in the entire region besides Israel. Our stance has always been to side with the only democracy in the area. […]
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