Ancient Greece
This ancient Greek city-state is famous for democracy, philosophers like Socrates, and the Parthenon.
What is Athens?
In January 2025, this party dramatically left Jonas Gahr Støre’s minority government, citing EU energy policy and reminding everyone that coalition harmony is optional.
What is the Centre Party (Senterpartiet)?
Also accepted: Farmers Party
This Norwegian song includes the lyric: “The clock strikes eleven. The Emperor stands on his highest castle.”
What is "Bro bro brille"?
In 2019, this person went to Eidsvolls plass amid intense protests, with a speaker on top of his/her head to make good vibes.
Who is Marius?
This singer became one of the most streamed artists in the world by turning heartbreak, diaries, and stadiums into a global business model.
Who is Taylor Swift?
At a classical Greek symposium, wine was traditionally mixed with water in this large vessel before being served.
What is a krater?
After years of delays and a spectacular budget overrun, this long-awaited Oslo swimming facility finally opened in January 2025, proving that patience is the most important aquatic skill.
What is Tøyenbadet?
Carrie Fisher played a white-robed princess in this iconic science-fiction film series.
What is Star Wars?
In 2020, this person stood on a tennis court in a leather jacket expressing frustations about being forced to go home.
Who is Magnus?
Before becoming an Oscar-winning actor, this rapper rose to fame in the 1990s as part of the group N.W.A.
Who is Ice Cube?
This Greek word, describes an official during a classical symposium, who was responsible for determining the wine-to-water ratio and maintaining the drinking-level among the guests.
Who was the symposiarchēs?
In July 2025, this deeply Norwegian youth tradition announced it would move to after 17 May, proving that even chaos can be rescheduled.
What is the "russefeiring"?
If you have contracted Lyme disease, you were bitten by this tiny but notoriously unpleasant creature.
What is a tick?
This person currently holds equity in the following portfolio:
Dno ASA, Kongsberg Automotive ASA, Nekkar ASA, Tomra Systems ASA, Veidekke ASA, Aker Solutions ASA, Aker Carbon Capture ASA, Nordic Semiconductor ASA, Lerøy Seafood Group ASA, Aker Bp ASA, Salmar ASA, Norsk Hydro ASA, Mowi ASA, Aker Horizons ASA, Orkla ASA, Telenor ASA, Equinor ASA.
Who is Dominic?
This British band is known for albums like OK Computer and Kid A, proving that existential dread can, in fact, be very popular.
Who are Radiohead?
This Greek philosopher taught Alexander the Great and wrote influential works on, among other things, teleology.
Who was Aristotle?
In June 2025, this state-owned company experienced a technical error that temporarily made thousands of Norwegians believe they had won millions.
What is Norsk Tipping?
This psychological effect explains why people suddenly believe they are experts after reading one article or watching one documentary.
What is the Dunning-Kruger effect?
In 2006, this person stood in their own home and had their mother explain to a major Norwegian newspaper why they chose an uncommon heating stove.
Who is Emma?
In 2006, Joachim Trier created the first movie in the Oslo-trilogy.
What is Reprise?
In Plato’s Symposium, Diotima of Mantinea is presented as Socrates’ inspiration and is credited with articulating the philosopical concept of placing "agape" above "eros" and "philis".
What is the "ladder of love"?
In November 2025, this individual resignated as director of the Norwegian Welfare Administration ("NAV") due to critisism from the Office of the Auditor General ("Riksrevisjonen").
Who is Hans Christian Holte?
In Norse mythology, Duneyr, Durathror, Dvalin, and Dáin are all this type of animal.
What are deer?
This person, introduced the "International Llama Day" to the Norwegian public, simoultaniously creating an aprox. 5,000-member Llama community.
Who is Erlend?
This artist performed under an alter ego called Ziggy Stardust and constantly reinvented both pop music and himself.
Who is David Bowie?