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Professor Gundersen’s Ten Favorite Mousetraps

Gunnar H. Gundersen has around 300 different mousetraps in his collection. This is ten of his favorites. (Photo: Benjamin A. Ward, HiOA) Professor Gunnar H. Gundersen at the Oslo and Akershus...

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Shy Hikers Got Architect Designed Privy

  Lomsdal-Visten National Park: “Excuse me – but where is the nearest toilet?” (Photo: visithelgeland.com) Picture this: You have been walking for three days without seeing a single person. Surrounded...

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Porsgrunn City Finally Gets a Porcelain Museum

Porsgrund Porcelain: The Bogstad Coffee set. (Photo: Lauritz.com) After a long struggle, the white gold of Porsgrunn is honored with a museum. Thousands of porcelain items, which is an important part...

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The Guardian: Norway’s New Passport – Already a Design Classic?

(Article by Will Coldwell was originally posted in The Guardian on Monday 17 November 2014) A competition to redesign the Norwegian passport has been won by an Oslo design company that has created a...

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Christmas Paper Hearts / Julekurver

Originally posted on RecipeReminiscing:Ever since my grandmother taught me how to plate Christmas paper heart over forty five years ago I’ve made a new batch every year. Some to hang on the Christmas...

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Norwegian Design Classics: Mole – Little Norway Children’s Wear

The kids love the comfort and their parents love the classic style. In just a few years, Mole – Little Norway has become a must-have for stylish children all over the world.   Before 2011, people used...

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Norwegian Knitting Becomes Million Dollar Success

Arne Nerjordet (left) and Carlos Zachrison was recently in Washington DC to sign their knitting books. (Photo: Cark Alfred Dahl / Aftenposten) The Norwegian fashion designers Arne & Carlos just...

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Now You Can Realize Your Childhood Tree House Dream

Are you still dreaming of building a tree house? Now you can live out your childhood dream trough a modular cabin kit. (Photo: Playwood Architects) Many men never let go of their childhood dream of...

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“Hammer bridge is falling down, falling down…” Or?

  “First you must have the images, then come the words.” ― Robert James Waller, The Bridges of Madison County (Photo: Anja Heie/ Wikimedia Commons) The over 100 years old covered Hammer wooden bridge...

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World Champion Honored with “The Magnus Sweater”

Worthy of a King: Magnusgenseren – The Magnus Sweater (Photo: Moods of Norway) When Magnus Carlsen was defending the world title in chess in November 2014, Norwegian newspaper VG wanted to give his...

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Norway’s Permanent Place in the Security Council

The colorful mural by Norwegian artist Per Krogh features prominently in the UN Security Council chamber. It depicts a phoenix rising from its ashes, as a symbol of the world being rebuilt after the...

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Norwegian Jeweler Jørgen Sando Gives Presentation

Original article posted on Vesterheim – The National Norwegian-American Museum & Heritage Center: Vesterheim welcomes Jørgen Sando from Telemark, Norway, who will give a presentation on Sunday,...

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Peter Dundas Appointed Creative Director of Roberto Cavalli

Recognized designer: Peter Dundas. (Photo: Andrea Massari / The Fashion Law) Norwegian-born Peter Dundas is a hot name in fashion these days. Recently, he debuted as creative director of Roberto...

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Psaligraphy: Renown Artist Made Unique Altarpiece

Challenging work: This altarpiece is cut by hand by artist Karen Bit Vejle. (Photo: Lars Erik Skjærseth / NRK) She has had exhibitions all over the world, worked for Hilton Hotels and designed jewelry...

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Named the World’s Best Public Toilet

All public toilet enthusiasts should pay a visit to Stegastein in Aurland, Western Norway. (Photo: Roger Ellingsen / Norwegian Public Roads Administration) You should set aside enough time if you visit...

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Have Your Gingerbread House Exhibited in the National Museum

How should a superhero live? In a tower, in a cave or in the basement? That is this year’s theme at the Gingerbread House Competition arranged by the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design’s....

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Bjørn is “King of Tie Land”

The King of Tie Land: Bjørn Hagerup Røken and many of his artistic neckties. (Photo: Mathias Oppedal/NRK)  After the local newspaper Jærbladet wrote about the project it has reached new heights, and...

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Norwegian Student Project May Set World Record

170 mph: The high-tech sledge made by Norwegian students Nima Shahinian and Anders Aannestad. (Photo: Espen Jensvold / Aftenposten) Nima Shahinian and Anders Aannestad had a childhood dream of making...

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New Viking Ship Museum in Oslo: This is the Jury’s Favorite

    «Naust» by AART Architects is the jury favorite. (Photo: AART Architects) The Viking Ship Museum, located directly outside of Oslo city at Bygdøy, will undergo a long-needed expansion and...

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Elise Is The World’s Youngest Fashion Editor

Editor Elise By Olsen is referred to as a rising star, and her magazine was recently named the top five best magazines in the world by the site Highsnobiety. (Photo: Birgit Solhaug / NRK) Elise By...

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