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Strange Facts about Noristoniaka

1. Telephone booths in the capital, Petroskoi, are painted in different colours following the city’s district maps to allow travelers to locate themselves with ease.

2. If by any chance a mayoral election is to be held in June, all candidates must be a member of the LGBTQ+ community to be fully eligible to run. This idea was introduced by a petition in Noristoniaka's 2nd largest city, Kondupohju, and was officially implemented as law after a referendum. However, this rule is ignored and is not enforced.

3. In some places of the Karelia region, it is illegal to practice religion on rainy days. This is due to the belief from local folk religions that during wet days, the gods are angry with their followers and must not be disturbed. Such punishments include fines, particularly 20 to 30 somäs.

4. At restaurants, it is considered rude to consume bread while someone at your table pays the bill.

5. The formal phrase "Midä šie tehenet?" (in contrast to the informal “Midä tehenet?”), commonly translated as "What are you doing?", provokes awkwardness when talking informally, as it is usually only said during formal instances.

6. After Christmas Day on December 26th, all Russian banners flying on Government property are replaced with the flag of NATO until the New Year.

7. It's considered good parenting to swear at your child in return if they do to you.

11. In 1989, the Karelian car company Maadrönavuon (lit. “The sailor of land”) designed and manufactured an electric car model, referred to as Vuonan Blytt, including a built-in flamethrower with the intention to be used similarly to an emergency flare. The model was then banned 3 months later due to an accident involving 6 Finnish sausages, a drunken camper, and the lack of firewood. This led to a law being published, stating that it is prohibited to manufacture and sell a vehicle with flamethrowers.

9. In south Noristoniaka, there is a town called Nuoriskeidä, meaning 'Young oasis,' known for its extensive industrial sector, specifically in mining and manufacturing.

10. It is illegal to advertise rounded prices, e.g. '19.99' instead of '20.00.'

8. It is illegal to play charades in a car park beside a major road. It is thought that this law emerged after a car accident caused by a distracted driver.

12. It is considered normal for someone to bring their own plate and/or silverware to a potluck.

13. There is a minimal possibility to be fined if you play the kantele, violin, or accordion too quietly in a theatre. The punishment, generally around 4-5 somäs, is usually inflicted by the theatre.

14. There is a 45-meter tall tower of hay on a small farm in Sortavala.

The Republic of Noristoniaka

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