Norway

NorwayOn Sunday I spent the day watching the Olympic Snowboard Halfpipe and Downhill events with a Norwegian. For a country with only 4 million people they seem to be doing remarkably well at the Torino Games, currently in first place on the medal tally.

Here are a few interesting facts about Norway, when I am told these things I retain them, that is the secret to becoming a good trivial pursuit player!

Norway became an independant country back in 1905

The Prince of Denmark became the first King of Norway back in 1905

The King of Norway has three Veto rights in parliament during his reign. The veto has only been used once in history when the King vetoed the prime ministers decision to join Germany in WW II.

Norway’s wealth stems from its ownership of extensive oil fields.

You cannot lie about your salary in Norway. For 3 weeks of the year the Tax Bureau publishes everybodys tax records, earnings, salaries, assets etc and these can be viewed by all citizens.

All Credit cards have a passport photo printed on the back.

OK, I don’t really have the time to check all these facts so you can either take it as correct or scuttle off and trawl the net for the truth.

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    dave…this might sound like a silly question, but has South Africa got anyone competing at the Winter Olympics?

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