8 life lessons we learned from Rambo
After five movies, an animated series, and a Bollywood remake (we’ve all seen that, right?) it’s safe to say […]
Lying Tories: 10 best photos of Rees-Mogg taking it too easy
Prim and proper British politician, Jacob Rees-Mogg has annoyed and amused the British public with his chillaxed demeanor. In a parliamentary debate, the “honourable gentlemen from the 18th century” was told to “stop slouching” by members of the opposition. But the grilling was cranked up to the max once the online community got wind of Mogg’s bizarre slouch.
5 iconic Finnish companies founded by immigrants
Despite its comparatively tiny size, the immigrant community has a long and proud history contributing to Finnish society, including founding some of the country's most iconic companies.
8 fun maps that show how Finland is divided
Despite its vast size, much of Finland is very similar. Drive from Helsinki to Lapland and for the entire 15 hours, you're likely to see much the same scenery, forests and lakes. However, there are some wonderful ways that parts of Finland are very different from each other. To see for yourself check out these wonderful maps, courtesy of Reddit.
This list of all “Euromyths” printed by UK media proves how much right-wing press lies
It's well documented how much the British right-wing press has dedicated itself to scaremongering and anti-EU propaganda in the last 45 years. What is less well known is the sheer scale of this endless stream of lies...until now
Discover how Vesa Lehtimäki is bringing Star Wars to Finland
The work of Helsinki-based illustrator and photographer Vesa Lehtimäki brings the world of Star Wars to life right here in Helsinki.
Episode 16: When you think life is hard in Finland
Very Finnish Problems creator Joel Willans chats with Joe Konderla, writer at the Finniot, a blog on adjusting to Finnish quirks.
This 2007 Boris Johnson quote is going viral. It’s easy to see why
It looks increasingly likely that Boris Johnson will waltz into 10 Downing street thanks to the votes of 300 odd MPS and mere 160 000 Conservative members with an average age of 55. Needless to say, many people have questioned the democratic legitimacy of this, not least Boris Johnson himself.
A very British welcome: How the UK trolled Trump during his visit
True to the spirit of their nation, the people of the UK are fighting against tyranny by using the most effective weapon known to man; subtle and hilarious British humour.
5 Finnish ways voting in EU elections makes life better
Turns out the EU and its effects are closer to you and more beneficial than you think. Here's how.
10 epic ways Twitter celebrated Theresa May’s resignation
Soon after Theresa May's resignation was announced on May 24th, 2019, Twitter lit up with endless side-splitting state. Here are ten of the best.
Episode 15: When your world-leading coffee consumption is a sham
Joel Willans talks to Lari Salomaa from Swedish artisanal coffee and tea specialist Johan & Nyström about peculiar Finnish coffee habits.
Welsh TV reporter shredding Nigel Farage is the best interview you’ll watch today
Nigel Farage took his dodgily-funded, manifesto-less Brexit "Party" to Wales this week. There he met BBC Cymru Wales’ political correspondent Arwyn Jones who asked him one question about Brexit. It didn't go well.