10.4 million people live in Sweden — that’s just 2 million more than in New York City alone. But this country has just as many surprises as countries with larger populations. Maybe even more.
We at Bright Side love finding out how people in other countries live. And Sweden won over our hearts.
Swedish kebab-pizza

Diapers in Sweden have a father on the packaging.

Stockholm subway
Look at the internet speed in Sweden.
“Stayed in a Boeing 747 converted into a hostel at Arlanda Airport, in Sweden.”

“In Sweden, we get a text message when our blood has helped a patient. This is my 3rd time donating.”

Sweden has baby stroller parking spots

Swedish planes are named after famous people.

Miriam Bryant is a Swedish singer and songwriter.
The art of parking in Stockholm

In Stockholm, there are cutouts in the barrier allowing children and adults to observe the construction site/river.

A record store for mice in Lund

Chessboards on the tables in parks

These buses in Malmö, Sweden can go in both directions like a tram.

This Stockholm tree is one of the tallest Christmas trees in the world. It’s 35 meters tall.

“Saw this in a toilet in Sweden. What’s it for?”

It’s a special toilet to separate urine.
A cute traffic light in Stockholm

Have you ever been to Sweden? What impressed you the most?
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“I Can’t Move It,” the Real Reason Morgan Freeman Wore Only One Glove at the Oscars
When Morgan Freeman escorted Margot Robbie on stage at the 2023 Oscars, his left arm caught the attention of many. In fact, the 85-year-old actor wore an elbow-length satin black glove, which raised many concerns. And the reason behind it goes back to a heartbreaking event that transformed Freeman’s life 15 years ago.
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Back in 2008, the Shawshank Redemption star was injured in a serious car accident that left him with a paralyzed left hand.
After the crash, Freeman had to undergo a 4-hour surgery in order to deal with his broken left shoulder, arm, and elbow.
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A couple of years after the unfortunate event, the acclaimed actor opened up about his struggle, saying ’’I suffered nerve damage, and it hasn’t gotten better, I can’t move it.’’
He added, ’’If you don’t move your hand, it will swell up. Do you know you move your hand about a million times a day?’’
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And even though doctors had reassured him that his hand would get better by 2011, this unfortunately didn’t happen to be the case.
Freeman ended up with permanent nerve damage and is still unable to wiggle his fingers.
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And it seems that even 15 years later, the Oscar-winning actor is still dealing with the consequences of his accident, as we saw him wearing a glove during the ceremony.
According to experts, the compression glove works by lightly squeezing the veins in one’s hand to support blood circulation and can even help to manage tingling, pain, and swelling.
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