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Product of Newfoundland

This is a blog about Newfoundland: The strange truths, tall tales & pop culture of a foggy island.

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The Goose-Shaped Town: Is Gander Really a Gander?

Discover the quirky story behind Gander, Newfoundland’s unusual street layout. Is the town really shaped like a goose? Explore its origins as a planned community, the postwar design choices, and why old maps might just make you believe in the "Gander gander."

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Trapped on an Iceberg

Inspired by a true story, 11-year-old Samuel and his family are stranded on an iceberg after a shipwreck. They are adrift more than 100km from land, fighting for survival.

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