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‘Blue Blob’ slows glacial melt in Iceland as temperatures rise across the globe
About 10% of Iceland is still covered by glaciers — what Icelanders call their “white diamonds.” Now, a mysterious patch of cold water in the North Atlantic Ocean, known as the “Blue Blob,” is helping slow down the rate at which these glaciers are melting. But scientists are concerned about how long this will last.
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Could Charlie Hebdo happen in Reykjavik? How Iceland’s Muslims try to convince people it won’t
The Muslim population of Iceland, made up of immigrants, foreign students and a few homegrown converts, is small but growing. And the community may soon be getting its first custom-built mosque with land donated by the city of Reykjavik, but not without objections from a vocal minority.
No Speedo? Then don’t try to go swimming in France — seriously
Public pool rules in France say your swimsuit can’t be something you could be found wearing outside the pool. That means no trunks, Bermuda shorts, T-shirts or anything that is not strictly meant for swimming. But bust out all the Speedos you want.
No longer mayor of Reykjavik, Jón Gnarr can restart his career as a comedian. Not that he ever stopped
The man Lady Gaga called the “mayor of Iceland” is obsessed with language: the language of professional politicians, the language of satire and the restrictive rules in Iceland that prevent him from officially changing his name.The man Lady Gaga called the “mayor of Iceland” is obsessed with language: the language of professional politicians, the language of satire and the restrictive rules in Iceland that prevent him from officially changing his name.
He’s a chart-topper in Iceland. But now with an English-language album out, new audiences are taking notice
Asgeir Trausti is a popular singer-songwriter in his home country, Iceland. And now, he hopes to do the same with his first English-only album and tour of the US. One of the biggest crowds he’ll be playing for will be at Bonneroo.
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