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EPISODE · Dec 30, 2021 · 3 MIN

In Japan the word 'Viking' means 'Buffets'

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In Japan the word 'Viking' means 'Buffets.' In 1957 a restaurant manager had travelled abroad and saw various ways each culture prepared and ate food. Due to the Swedish name 'Smörgåsbord' proving a complicated word to pronounce, the word 'viking' came into play. More explained in this episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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