Facts About Iceland That Make It Unlike Any Other Country

Icelanders Swim in the Winter

We would think that during the cold winter months, Icelanders would forgo swimming but that's not the case at all. One thing that’s really useful about having geothermal, volcanically-heated water is that you can go swimming no matter how cold it is outside.

 

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There are countless hot springs and many Icelanders love to go for a dip in the heated pools that can maintain a temperature of at least 86 degrees Fahrenheit at all times.

Iceland Once Hunted Male Witches

Iceland may seem idyllic in many ways, but the country still has a dark history. Just like the U.S. and many parts of Europe, Iceland went through a period of rampant witch hunts from 1654 to 1690.

 

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But in contrast to other countries, only one woman was prosecuted as a witch during this time though because men were the primary targets. Way to go with balancing worldwide misogyny! (We think...)