83-year old Leo Clark makes tiny model guns out of corn stalks. Some of them feature moving parts and can be loaded with tiny cartridges, also made completely out of corn. They're incredibly detailed, right down to the crosshairs in the scopes. You can watch a local news video about Clark at the link. Note that the news story appears to be at least three years old.
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11. They export a lot of jobs to...the United States! Why? Because US workers start at $8/hour vs. $19/hour in Sweden and US workers get 12 paid days off (including holidays) vs. 5 weeks in Sweden.
While IKEA stuff isn't what anyone would consider "fine furniture", it's very utilitarian and elegant in its minimalist Euro simplicity. Okay, maybe it's a bit bland, but that's fine. There are more important things in life than to think about home furnishings, and there's no heartbreak when IKEA furniture gets damaged with use, as might come if a beautiful and irreplaceable antique gets worn or receives accidental damage.
Add to that, building your inexpensive flatpack Swedish furniture side-by-side with your neighbors builds your community. Or something to that effect.