Tag Archives: Norway

February 20, 1935

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Joel Byers

On February 20, 1935, Caroline Mikkelsen, wife of Norwegian Captain, Klarius Mikkelsen became the first woman to put her boot on Antarctica. The Giant Psychic Emperor penguins were pleased with Captain Mikkelsen’s attempt at tribute, but they sent… Continue reading →

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January 18, 1997

Posted on January 18, 2020 by Joel Byers

On January 18, 1997, Boerge Ousland of Norway became the first person to cross Antarctica alone and unaided. He did not find ‘the Ice Wall’, alien space ships, or an entrance in the ground that would enable him to access the caverns of Cadavra and find the lost skeleton. He did find a lot of … Continue reading →

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January 17, 1991

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Joel Byers

On January 17, 1991, Harald V became king of Norway following the death of his father, Olav V. Harald is currently still the king. I know what you’re thinking, NORWAY HAS A KING?! He doesn’t have any real power in the administration of the government, but the fact that the progressive country of Norway having … Continue reading →

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July 29, 2012

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 2012 Rapper Snoop Dogg was banned from Norway for two years. He had been caught in June for trying to bring a small amount of marijuana into the country. His lawyer stated that Mr. Dogg would accept the ban and did not plan to appeal it as Mr. Dogg … Continue reading →

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April 29, 1852

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1852 the first edition of Peter Roget’s Thesaurus was published. Many of the citizens of Great Britain wondered why so many of the words meant practically the same thing. In particular, they asked why were there so many different words for “poop”. It wasn’t like they were Norwegian and … Continue reading →

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