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

These ten wise Finnish sayings about life are cute, profound and sometimes funny. Check them out in all their glory today. After a good Inspirational quote is exactly what the world needs right now.

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

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.

What started as a small store that sold mugs and T-shirts to a few fans quickly became a one-stop-shop for an international audience. Today, visitors can buy everything from kids and baby clothes to books, home accessories, socks, bags, phone covers, face masks and much more

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. 

Forests fuel our imaginations, clear our minds of stress, and provide us with energising, fresh air. It's little wonder why Finland — which has 4,500 trees for every one person —ranks top tier in personal happiness, health and wellbeing.  

 

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

You can't visit Finland without taking a trip to one of the nation's two million saunas. Here, getting steamy is a normal part of life, and dates all the way back to 1112.

Here at Very Finnish Problems, we're putting an end to the myth that warmer is better. Sure, everyone loves to get their tan on, but can that beat the excitement of snowball fights and sledging? 

Here at Very Finnish Problems, we’re concerned with the plight of the introvert. Not only do they have to battle for sweet silence and personal space, but many introverts often have to go through the ordeal of explaining their introverted tendencies to the public, which leads to pointless conversations and unwanted socialising. 

Now, with our range of Finnish-inspired Introvert-friendly and super-trendy T-shirts, we’ve put an end to the dark days of small talk.