Random fact of the week

In 1949 Dior alone provided 5% of France's national export revenue.
- Courtesy of The Golden Age of Couture exhibition at the V&A Museum

Random fact of the week

There are various Trade Unions in Liechtenstein, but it is illegal to strike. Europe is really progressive compared to "darkest Africa".

Yikes! - Generalisation and sarcasm all in one sentence; my style deteriorates as my jaw slackens...

Random fact of the week

There are 35 168 residents of Liechtenstein, and 23 261 of these are Liechtensteiners. This is the December 31, 2006 figure, so you can make that 35 169 residents, now that I'm here too!
- Courtesy of Liechtensteiner Vaterland, Mittwoch 26. September 2007

Random fact of the week

Before the "so-called revolution of 1989", Romania had a German minority of 700 000 people. Now only 60 000 Germans remain there.
- Courtesy of Klaus B, Liechtenstein's resident expert on Romania.