Japanese Words for the Day: Nordic Countries

Norway is Noruue

Denmark is Denmaku

Sweden is Suueden

Finland is Finrando

Iceland is Aisurando

Greenland is Gurinrando

Fact of the Day: Sucks To Be The Little Mermaid

The original Danish fairy tale wasn't as "happy" as the Disney movie. In the original she got legs in exchange for her tongue, and when she walks it feels like walking on blades. She doesn't end up with a prince, she ponders about killing him but refuses at the last minute, and then turns into sea-foam.