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  • As the other commenters have pointed out, it's one of the plants in the Scilla genus (Kevättähti in Finnish).

    Apparently the most common one we have escaping gardens in Southern Finland is Lucile's Glory-of-the-snow, Scilla luciliae (Isokevättähti in Finnish). Other possible options could be Scilla forbesii (Kirjokevättähti), Scilla sardensis (Sinikevättähti) or Scilla bifoliae (Pikkukevättähti).

    The plant is native to Eastern Mediterranian and blooms as snow melts in high altitudes. Apparently, it doesn't really escape very far or spread quickly, and as such is not considered a great threat to native plants.

  • She was staunchly pro-Heard, which in and of itself isn't a problem. However, she lied about reaching out to pro-Depp commentators (some of whom were lawyers) for comments for a piece she wrote, and the article was then stealth-edited after she got called out by several commentators.

    Together with her later insistence that she did not share a meme calling Biden a war criminal, only to later admit to doing exactly that, I don't find her reporting particularly trustworthy. I try to verify her facts from other sources, and I mostly avoid her opinion pieces.

  • She's been caught in some stealth edits and other unethical practises when trying to push a specific narrative. I don't trust her reporting very much after following her work during the Depp-Heard trial in '22. It is unfortunate that her need to push her, or her publishers, agenda appears to be more important than honest reporting, and I'm saying this as a very left-leaning, queer person.

    (//Edited to correct the year of the Depp-Heard trial. Covid times were strange and it all blends together.)

  • The Finnish word you have is also just 'shit' and in no way equivalent to 'cunt'. The word youre looking for is 'vittu', although it is usually (mis)translated as 'fuck'. The common translation is likely due to the prevalence of use of both 'fuck' and 'vittu' and their similar severity rather than meaning.

  • There are sports where women have reached or surpassed men's records, for example long-distance endurance races or some accuracy-based competitions. Anything where raw explosive strength or size isn't the main deciding factor. There are examples in history where women have been banned from participating in specific sports because they have been able to win in competition with men.

    I think, for the leagues you listed, size, strength and speed are often key, and as such most men have an advantage over most women. I don't doubt there could be exceptions to that rule.

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  • Most reindeer live North of the Arctic Circle, where the sun does not rise above the horizon in winter months. I suspect most summer days are brighter than the few hours of twilight the reideer get in December.

  • It took me far too long to understand the wtf-ness of this.

    In Finnish, 'Jussi' (the Finnish 'J' is similar to 'Y' in English) is a common men's name. Think John or similar. It carries some connotations from classic literature to peasants, hard work, and sisu.

    And "pussi" simply means a bag, specifically a simple one usually made out of paper or plastic.

    The branding is supposed to invoke an idea of breakfast buns that are traditional, simple, and full of energy to carry you through your day.

  • Ah. Well, perhaps I ought to amend it to an average Northern European, then. There are definitely no true scorpions in the Nordics, although we probably have some tiny pseudoscorpids around somewhere. Although I've hiked all over Southern Spain and never spotted a scorpion there either.
    ...which probably says more about my perceptiveness or lack-there-of than anything else.

    /edited for spelling

  • Huh. There being scorpions everywhere except the Arctic is such a wild statement to your average European. Never have I ever seen a scorpion outside a terrarium despite having traveled and hiked extensively in various countries around the continent.

    Are they truly that common in the Americas, even in more temperate climates?

  • By definition, if Finland is included, we're talking about Fennoscandia and, if you add in Iceland, it's the Nordic countries.

    Denmark is usually included in Scandinavia, but technically it isn't part of the Scandinavian peninsula.

    However, I know that outside Europe the distinctions aren't all that important.

  • I would probably pick Denmark as a favourite based solely on their legal right to hit ice-crossing Swedes with sticks. And Swedes suck balls (source: am Finnish).

    However, to be somewhat pedantic, Scandinavia either refers to Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, or just Norway and Sweden (the actual Scandinavian peninsula). Finland, Iceland, and the Baltic countries are not part of Scandinavia.

  • Finally picked up a hands-free leash and a running belt to try running with my pup. Three short runs in (to acclimate us both), and he's super excited to see the harness come out of the drawer. It feels good to have a running buddy.

    I've been off the wagon for years, ever since the pandemic and some lingering long covid symptoms, but I think the pup's excitement might be enough to motivate me to be consistent.

  • No one.

    Our one-year-old pup was genuinely upset about having to sleep in the same room as us on a weekend trip to the countryside.

    At home he sleeps in the study and kicks up a fuss if anyone disturbs him by existing in 'his' room after 10 pm.

    //Edited for basic grammar because proofreading is not my forte.

  • Another Finn here.

    Crate-training itself is not illegal in Finland. There are, however, requirements for crate size and limits on how long a dog can be kept in a crate.

    My one-year-old pup is crate trained and had enforced crated naps as a puppy. He is a very active breed that tends to have trouble managing their own excitement level, especially when young. These days the crate sits open and the pup elects to sleep in it most nights, and sometimes during the day if he wants to be left alone.

    In addition, he has a collision-tested car crate that keeps him safe while traveling. He treats it like his puppy crate and just snoozes through most drives.

    I don't see an issue with crate training if it is done with the dog's needs in mind. Crate is not a convenient storage to keep your pet in, and a dog should not be left crated for an entire work day. They need space and enrichment in their days to be happy and healthy.

  • I feel like, for many, the choice isn't voting for Trump if they're disillusioned with Biden, but just not voting for Biden. I'm aware the result of inaction is likely the same as voting for Trump, but cognitively it's easier to stomach.

  • aww @lemmy.world
    Suru @mander.xyz

    My puppy might be part bat.

    FoodPorn @lemmy.world
    Suru @mander.xyz

    Finnish squeaky cheese with fresh cloudberries and cream

    It's cloudberry season here in the Nordics, and the bounty is very much worth the time spent foraging in mosquito-infested bogs. This is a dessert traditionally enjoyed in Northern Finland, and it is one of my favourite summer foods.

    Goblincore @lemmy.blahaj.zone
    Suru @mander.xyz

    Tiny frog on a chanterelle

    The foraging season is in full swing in Northern Europe. I met this little buddy today while out in the forest looking for berries and mushrooms.

    wefwef @lemmy.world
    Suru @mander.xyz

    Blocking communities through wefwef

    I'm new to the web app, so please excuse a super basic question.

    Up until today I've been accessing the fediverse through my Firefox browser on mobile, and I've been curating my feed by blocking certain porn and meme communities that keep popping up. On the browser, blocking can be achieved through visiting a community's sidebar and blocking them from there.

    However, with wefwef.app, I haven't been able to locate a block button on the community page or the sidebar. Am I just really incompetent?