Swedish Utopia – myths and realities of the Scandinavian experiment

The typical Swedish greeting is “Hej!”  Delivered at high volume, with great cheer and enthusiasm, “Hej!” Is directed at whichever stranger you have in front of you. The

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For my all tough, red-bearded ancestors, up there in Valhalla

My Viking ancestors spent days like this chopping down trees and building ships with their bare hands. Then, they would sail those ships across freezing oceans to distant lands.

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