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Huh? STDs Make Some Men Feel More Manly
I came across a Swedish study out earlier this week that is just too good to pass up. Get this: a significant number of young men in Sweden consider contracting an STD to be an affirmation of manhood, rather than a serious health issue.
None of the young women in the study (not surprisingly) considered an STD diagnosis as a sign of their "success with the boys."
Say What? It's Pop!
"We want Pop to grow up more freely and avoid being forced into a specific gender mold from the outset. It's cruel to bring a child into the world with a blue or pink stamp on their forehead."
The 24-year-old mother of a Swedish 2-year-old named "Pop" explains why she won't reveal whether her child is a boy or a girl.
Average Relationships Stress Men Out
The better a woman's love life, the less stress she feels at work. For men, it's not as simple. A new study out of Sweden revealed that men who say they're in good or bad relationships have less stress at work than those in "average" relationships.
First Class Upgrade? Swedish Hostel Sets Up in 747 Jet
Next time you jet over Stockholm, Sweden you may consider spending the night at Jumbo Hostel, an old Pan Am jumbo jet that has been converted into a hostel. Economy class beds go for $40 a night. For that price you get to share a room, flat screen TV, and luggage compartment with two other friendly flyers sleepers.
Reply All? Swedish Government Checking Citizens' Emails
She looks so happy checking her email in her Ikea-esque room! Too bad if she was actually in Sweden, she'd be hopping mad that her government was checking her email for her. A new law that provides the Swedish government the right to read all emails and listen to all phone calls crossing the country’s borders has outraged its citizens — who've harnessed build-your-own-irony and filed 2 million protests — online.
Just Like US! Europe Deals with Wiretapping and Immigration
Americans hear a lot about immigration and warrantless wiretapping, thanks to this presidential election; but Europe deals with these issues as well.
Sweden, upon fresh approval from parliament, will now allow its intelligence agency to spy on internationally bound emails, phone calls, and faxes (people still fax?) without a warrant. Outraged critics compare Sweden's new plan to the actions of China, Saudi Arabia, and the United States.
WTF Is Sweden On?!
A few weeks ago, I stumbled across a nonsensical Swedish McDonald's commercial. Today, I stumbled across six nonsensical Swedish McDonald's commercials. They're all part of the same funked-up ad campaign.
Progress in Iraq Gives UN Secretary General Hope
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon shed a positive light on the situation in Iraq, yesterday.
As more Americans disapprove of their country's effort in Iraq, the UN leader said that Iraq was stepping back from the abyss, but warned the situation remains fragile. He said: There is new hope that the people and government of Iraq are overcoming daunting challenges and working together to rebuild their country.
Kid Thinks She Can Speak Swedish
Shhh! Elisa can't speak a lick of Swedish, but we'll let her think otherwise. According to her mom, 4-year-old Elisa woke up one morning and, out of the blue, claimed to be bilingual.
Volvo's 2020 Vision: Death-Proof Cars
Volvo has launched a plan to eradicate deaths of Volvo drivers involved in accidents by 2020. Every year car accidents cause 1.2 million deaths and 50 million injuries. The Swedish car company already has ignitions that turn off when the driver is drunk, and sensors that sound alarms when they detect drowsiness.
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