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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. 

Check out these five amazing health benefits of the Finnish sauna

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

Discover the story behind Pizza Berlusconi, when Finland's Kotipizza made a better pizza than Italy as an act of revenge. And yes it did include smoked reindeer. 

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?

Learn how to make a delicious Runeberg torte and celebrate the national poet of Finland this Runeberg day

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

In Finnish kindergartens, kids focus on just one subject: playing.

Looking for some fun Finnish facts to brighten up your day? Look no further! Finland is known for its stunning natural landscapes, innovative design, and unique cultural quirks. In this article, we'll take a look at ten of the most entertaining and surprising fun Finnish facts that are sure to amaze. 

The birth of Finland's Baby Box    In 1938, the Finnish government began sending low-income parents a box of supplies to ease financial burdens and...

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.

We at Very Finnish Problems have turned a few of Finland's most chortle-worthy jokes into super stylish, Finnish-made themed T-shirts.