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On more than one occasion I have been surprised to learn about the Danish origins of toys, movies, actors, books, music etc. Here is a running list of Things you never knew were Danish
Coming in at #1- LEGO. So all you nerds, past (that's me) or present (me again), out there can thank the great nation of Denmark for all the memories
#2- AQUA. That's right- Barbie Girl... came straight from Denmark. Barbie however is not danish and neither is Ken.
#3- Viggo Mortenson. You know... Aragorn from Lord of the Rings.
#4- Mads Mikkelsen. The villain form Casino Royal who cries blood (best way I know how to describe him)
#5- Lars Ulrich- Drummer for Metallica
#6- Lone Scherfig - directed An Education
I am also frequently surprised about the American culture you never appreciated until you came to Denmark
1. Jock Jams
...but I won't make that list
Allison, So what about the cheese Danish? Is that authentic to Denmark? And how about famed astronomer, Tycho Brahe? Wasn't he from over that way? Love, Dad.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Great looking buildings in The Hague.
Or should I say in the "The Hague?"