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The Swiss at Eurovision for 60 years

May 10, 2016, 1 Comment

It all began in Lugano in May 1956, when Switzerland hosted the first ever Eurovision Song Contest.

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Edward Whymper, the social climber

April 27, 2015, 2 Comments

He was the man who conquered the Matterhorn, and lived to tell the tale.

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The 2013 Swiss trivia quiz

December 13, 2013, 1 Comment

It’s that time of year again: the now-annual Swiss trivia quiz is back!

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The Ten Swiss Commandments

October 27, 2013, 5 Comments

If God were Swiss, what would the Ten Commandments be? How would He decide?

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A vote to the death in Bern

May 10, 2013, 1 Comment

It was almost a dead heat when Bern voted to kill St Christopher; the majority was only four votes.

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Where in Switzerland is this?

April 19, 2013, 14 Comments

It’s a very old photo of somewhere in Switzerland, but where exactly?

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The Spring Swiss trivia quiz

March 3, 2013, No comments

So you think you know Switzerland? Here’s a little quiz to test that.

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1863: the year that changed the world

January 9, 2013, 2 Comments

What do the London Underground, the Red Cross, and roller skates have in common?

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The 2012 Swiss trivia quiz

December 14, 2012, 10 Comments

How good is your Swiss general knowledge? How much do remember about 2012? Here’s a little quiz of trivia relating to Switzerland.

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10 facts about the Geneva Convention

August 22, 2012, 4 Comments

You’ve heard it mentioned countless times but how much do you really know about the Geneva Convention?

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