LEGO was invented in Denmark
The name comes from 'leg godt' (play well). The Billund factory produces 36 billion bricks per year. There are about 80 LEGO bricks for every person on Earth. The original patent was filed in 1958.
🎲 Fun facts in Denmark
A few quirky things about Denmark that surprise almost every visitor — small details that explain a lot about how life there actually feels.
In Denmark, fun facts comes down to a few things: lego was invented in denmark, denmark has a flag that fell from the sky (allegedly), and danes leave babies outside in strollers.
Denmark has a flag that fell from the sky (allegedly)
According to legend, the Dannebrog fell from heaven during a battle in 1219. Whether true or not, it's the oldest continuously used national flag in the world.
Danes leave babies outside in strollers
It's normal to see strollers with sleeping babies parked outside cafés and shops, even in winter. Danes believe fresh air is healthy for babies. A Danish woman was arrested in New York for doing this in 1997.