I'm Scottish.

Living in Norway keeps surprising me.

9 Norwegian peculiarities that caught me off guard. 1) The World’s Electric Car Superpower.

Norway leads the world’s biggest transport shift.

96% of new cars sold were electric in 2024.

• Tax breaks save buyers ~$8,000/ car
• Fast-charging every 50km on main roads
• Drive from Arctic Circle-Oslo w/o range anxiety
• Petrol/diesel new cars banned after 2025.

This massive green transition all funded by... Norway's oil wealth.

Fossil fuels buying their own replacement.

I’m British.

I recently spent 10 days in the USA for business.

And discovered the ocean between us isn't water.

It's mindset.

7 uncomfortable truths about US v UK culture: 1) Financial Openness:

Americans freely discuss salary, deals and revenue.

Brits are guarded and awkward on money matters.

I'm from the UK.

My girlfriend’s Norwegian.

10 Norwegian quirks the British mind can’t comprehend: 1) Bizarre High-School Grad Rituals

"Russefeiring" - Norwegian high schoolers unleash chaos in a month-long festival.

• Wild outfits
• Custom buses
• Crazy challenges

Impossible to explain to your British granny who thought your end-of-year dance was "a bit much".

I’m Scottish.

And I’m moving to Norway.

13 Norwegian oddities I can’t wrap my head around: 1) Weird National Cuisines

Whale meat. Fermented fish. Smoked sheep’s head

Fermentation, salting, and drying meat, were critical to survive long winters. Wastage wasn't an option.

These acquired tastes persist as a way to connect with heritage.

Got "silver" fillings?

You're slowly poisoning yourself if so.

Here's why I’m getting mine removed: As a teen, I had bad oral health.

• Soda and candy
• Low-calcium diet
• 30-second teeth brushing

I had 5 large fillings by the age of 16.

Told they were “silver” and thought no more of it …