Weird but True (or not)
2 Truths and a Lie
Both Denmark and Argentina have a queen who appears on their currency.
Denmark has more pigs than people.
Argentina once banned Simpsons episodes because of Juan Perón (former president) jokes.
Both Denmark and Argentina have a queen who appears on their currency. (THE LIE)
How many countries share a land border with Argentina?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
d) 6
5 (Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay)
Which of these unusual things did Argentina export to Denmark in the 20th century?
a) Penguins for a zoo
b) Tango instructors
c) Dulce de leche in barrels (our caramel)
d) Horses for royal parades
Tango instructors. In the 1930s and 1940s, Argentine dancers were hired in Europe - including Denmark!
Which of these statements is NOT true?
a) Denmark was once officially ranked the world’s happiest country.
b) Argentina once had a president who didn’t speak Spanish as a mother tongue.
c) Denmark has more cows than people.
c) Denmark has more cows than people
How many islands does Denmark have (excluding Greenland and Faroe Islands)?
a) About 50
b) Around 100
c) Over 400
d) Almost 1000
over 400
What did the Danish government do in 1989 to protect their cultural heritage?
a) Declared Lego a national treasure
b) Banned non-Danish cinnamon rolls
c) Added the word “hygge” to the constitution
Declared Lego a national treasure
Which of these is NOT true about Argentina?
Argentina has the highest number of psychologists per capita in the world.
There is an official religion devoted to Diego Maradona that is practiced in“The Maradonian Church”.
In some provinces, it's legal to pay traffic fines with cows.
In some provinces, it's legal to pay traffic fines with cows. (THE LIE)
What region of Denmark is technically connected to continental Europe?
a) Zealand
b) Bornholm
c) Jutland
d) Lolland
Jutland
During Argentina’s chaotic 2001 crisis, what strange thing did some citizens start using as a form of protest and trade?
a) Socks with angry messages
b) Wine bottles
c) Pots and pans
Pots and pans. In spanish, cacerolas.
Nowadays whenever people protest they can do it as a "cacerolazo" banging pots in the street
Which of these is NOT true about Danmark
1 Around 46% of Danish households have experienced a fire caused by Christmas candles.
2 Danes throw cinnamon at people who are still single at 25.
3 There’s a government-approved list of baby names you must choose from.
Around 46% of Danish households have experienced a fire caused by Christmas candles. (Only 26%)
How many times does Denmark fall within Argentina?
Approximately 25 times.
Which of these historical events happened first?
a) Denmark introduced free and mandatory education
b) Argentina declared independence from Spain
c) Denmark abolished slavery in its colonies
d) Argentina had its first democratic presidential election
In 1814, Denmark made primary school education mandatory — super early for its time.
Argentina declared independence in 1816.
Denmark abolished slavery in its colonies in 1848.
Argentina's first truly democratic election (with universal male suffrage and secret ballot) was in 1916.