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In The News: Pogo Sticks Are Making A Comeback
A Swedish startup is looking to launch a fun mode of transportation in San Francisco – and we’re already anticipating a ER visits to skyrocket. Cangoroo, based in Malmö, wants to launch sharable pogo sticks in one of the hilliest cities in the U.S.
The NY Daily News has all the details, including a statement from Cangoroo CEO Adam Mikkelsen, which reads in part: “With a lot of initial questions along the line of ‘is this for real?’, we feel the need to underline that Cangoroo is 100% real. Our choice of shared pogo sticks as our first product is a planned-out strategy in order to stand out in today’s media landscape and build an engaging brand…”
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Sweden solving postpartum woes?
“Latte Dads” are a thing in Sweden because of a wonderful paternal leave law, and it looks like new research studying Swedish fathers is further supporting their critical role in the postpartum period. Thanks to the paternal leave policy, Stanford researchers discovered a 26 percent decrease in anti-anxiety prescriptions compared with mothers who gave birth just before the paternal law went into effect. The New York Times has the full story.
IKEA dishes up a Midsummer smörgåsbord
IKEA’s iconic Midsummer smorgasbord is back! On June 21 (the first day of summer and longest day of the year), IKEA is serving up classics like gravad lax, poached salmon, boiled dill potatoes, a variety of salads and cheeses and of course, meatballs. Visit your local store for tickets; your local store may require tickets.
Everything you need to know about the Women’s World Cup
Forget Zlatan’s bicycle kick (although, it was pretty epic), it’s the ladies’ turn to shine. Sweden’s World Cup run starts next week, and CBS Sports has all the details, including the roster, schedule and competition facts to bring you up to speed.
Wine country isn’t where you think it is
There’s a new player on the vine. Wine Enthusiast explored four of Sweden’s wineries to learn a little bit more about the taste and experience in a country that’s not really known for wine.
