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There’s Now a Metalhead Emoji

November 5, 2015November 5, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments emoji, Finland, Headbanger, Metalhead

There’s a whole international process involved in approving emojis that is far, far more complicated that you might realize. But once

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This Year’s World Air Guitar Champion is from Russia

August 30, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Air Guitar, Finland, Oulu, World Championships, Your Daddy

Every August, men and women who specialize in playing non-existent guitars descend on Oulu, Finland, to see which among them

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If You Go to a Gig in Finland and It’s Sh*t, You Can Get Your Money Back. By Law.

July 7, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Concerts, Consumer Protection Board, Finland, Refunds

You don’t mess with the Finns. The country’s Consumer Disputes Board handed down a ruling last week that declares concert-goers

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Punk Band Featuring Members with Down Syndrome Out to Raise Awareness in This Year’s Eurovision Song Contest

February 6, 2015February 6, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Down Syndrome, Eurovision, Finland, PKN

They’re called PKN, short for Pertti Kurikan Nimipaivat. All four members have Down Syndrome and, in a couple of cases, autism.

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Oasis-Themed Dog Kennel Gets a Nasty Letter from Noel’s Daughter

August 3, 2014 Alan Cross 1 Comment (What's the Story) Morning Glory, Anais Gallagher, Dog Breeding, Finland, Noel Gallagher

I was driving through Beamsville, Ontario, the other day when I noticed a sign for a canine grooming and boarding

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