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Ukko is a god from Finnish mythology who is often associated with thunder, the sky, and agricultural fertility. He is considered the king of the ...

Get ready to be blown away by the fascinating world of snow! Did you know that snow is actually clear, not white? Or that the largest snowflake o...

Plunging into icy water on a freezing day seems crazy, and in many ways, it is. But avanto swimming is a lot of fun and can do your health a lot of good. 

Very Finnish Problems are brightening the mood by sharing ten of our favourite sayings from the world’s happiest nation.

Finland is home to the world's most honest city, but also has Europe's highest prison escape rates. So, is Finland really that honest?

In Finland, the band Hevisaurus is a group of hard-rocking singers who perform heavy metal to kids while dressed as dinosaurs.

In Finland, golf balls fly for over an hour, and speeding tickets cost more than your car.

Finns love a drink. In fact, every person in Finland chugs their way through an average 10.4 litres of the shine every year. They even buy a third of all the booze sold in Estonia. These guys raid their mates' liquor cabinets on a truly grand scale.

Finns aren't the only people who love their alone time. Here at Very Finnish Problems, we've found that Finland's love of personal space is resonating with people all over the globe, who are quick to snap up our products praising personal space and Finnish culture. 

Today, the vast selection of online stores make it easier than ever for the international community to buy Finland's latest gadgets and gizmos. To celebrate this, we've put together a list of the five best online stores to buy Finnish products.

Although Finnish men are rare and unique breed, they do share common behaviours. These funny Finnish t-shirts for men show exactly what they are. 

Finnish culture may not be one you understand at first glance, but is certainly one you'll love at the second.