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Editorial: Þetta Reddast!
On Wednesday, Iceland woke up to yet another volcanic eruption. It’s notable, sure, but it’s become something we’ve gotten used to. Thankfully, this eruption doesn’t look set to destroy any of our infrastructure, namely the Svartsengi power plant. It provides energy for…
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Iceland’s Unofficial Motto Has Disputed Roots
A two-word phrase, common in Icelandic and attributed by some to the country’s governing philosophy, might not be from Iceland after all. “Þetta reddast” (pronounced “THETTA red-ahst”), is a very common phrase in Iceland. It loosely translates as “everything will work out…