Andrew Cusak says if you like Tolkien, try pronouncing these lovely Finnish words.
kaupunkilaissuomenruotsalaiset — Finland-Swedish townspeople
pyyhkäisyelektronimikroskooppi — scanning electron microscope
paikallispuolustusjärjestelmä — local defense system
ylioppilastutkintolautakunta — matriculation examination board
tietojenkäsittelyjärjestelmä — data processing system
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The Kalevala was partly behind some of the LOTR, but especially behind the sad tale of Turin Turumbar.
And this cheesy Russian/Finnish film was based on some of the stories in the Kalevala
as was the Chinese film Jade Warrior
and there is a Disney version, starring Uncle Scrooge...
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