Europe

17. There aren't any McDonald's restaurants in the country—but a six-year-old Mickey D's cheeseburger is kept, under glass, at a Reykjavik hostel.

Instead of keeping the cash for himself, Vemund Thorkildsen donated it to a cancer foundation.

10. Before her wedding to Prince Rainier III, Grace Kelly's family had to pony up a whopping $2 million dowry to the royal family.

Hold on to your fascinators: Buckingham Palace and Notting Hill aren't in the City of London. Read on for more facts about Britain's capital.

Even if you know Tivoli Gardens from Bakken, we're willing to bet a few kroner there's still a lot you haven't heard about Denmark's capital city.

Between the 15th and 20th centuries, women-led states were 27 percent more likely to go to war, a new analysis finds.

“We’re developing a new citizenry. One that will be very selective about cereals and automobiles, but won’t be able to think.”

Including stories like “The Ungrateful Children and the Old Father Who Went to School Again.”

6. The "Death Strip" was as scary as it sounds.

For centuries, this tiny island off the coast of Estonia has been run by women.

Homosexuality was still classified as an illness in Sweden in 1979. Swedes protested by calling in sick to work, claiming they felt gay.

Americans are obsessed with Finland's educational system. But what exactly are the main differences that contribute to Finland’s success?

Although English courtroom dramas keep American fans riveted, some legal terms can be a bit of a muddle, leaving statesiders confused.