Swiss cheese: Is NOT Swiss! The culture famously found on most American's turkey sandwiches are actually an American invention (just like fortune cookies). Actual SWISS cheese is referred to as Emmemtal or Emmemtaler cheese. But, both cheeses still retain their famous contour of craters, which are formed by CO2 bubbles that were not removed during their production. Originally, the characteristic holes were thought as an imperfection and were constantly avoid in production. Now days, Emmental cheese artisans embrace the "imperfections" and craft the modern-day "holy" cheese that is eaten all around the world.
Swiss Neutrality in Foreign Affairs: Here's the situation: your two best friends are arguing over who has the cuter homecoming dress and they ask you to decide the final verdict. What do you do? "Don't look at me, I’m Switzerland." In addition to probably losing both your friends' friendship, you have just stated a fact that has been true since 1815. The Swiss Republic has not engaged, partook, joined, contributed, took part in, or helped in any war since the early 19th century. Switzerland was one of the only European countries to maintain neutrality through BOTH world wars! Yes, it was conquered by Napoleon Bonaparte during his reign as emperor of France, but the Swiss did not fight back. Talk about a peaceful nation!
Red Cross: Notice any similarities between the International Red Cross symbol and the flag of Switzerland? They are identical (minus the color inversion)! The International Committee of the Red Cross was actually originated, and still is located, in Geneva, Switzerland in 1863. The Red Cross was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1917, 1944, and 1963: all respectfully after or during major international war conflicts. The purpose of the ICRC is "to protect the life and dignity of the victims of international and internal armed conflicts." The founder, Henry Dunant originated his ideas based off his own personal experiences as a war veteran, as well as his firsthand account of the causalities of the Battle of Solfernio in Italy on June 24, 1859. Noticing that there would be no immediate or even direct medical attention, Dunant published his feelings and ideas of what would turn into the modern-day Red Cross Association we know and deeply rely on today.
Swiss Watches: Watches-smaches. Everyone uses their itouches or cell phones these days to tell the time. But when faced in a formal situation, a dignified and respectable watch can greatly aid your appearance! The very classic”Swiss watch" is actually, not a single brand of watch at all. The watch is considered "Swiss" if it:
1. The manufacture of the watch is carried out in Switzerland,
2. Its "face" and chain are cased up in Switzerland, and
3. The parts are made in Switzerland.
If all these criteria are met, then you have yourself a dandy Swiss-made watch
CERN: Made popular by Dan Brown's wonderfully-amazing times 10 to the millionth power novel, Angels and Demons, the European Organization for Nuclear Research or -CERN for short- is located in, you guessed it, Switzerland! Situated in Geneva along the Franco-Swiss border, CERN is primarily based on the study of nuclear particle interactions (particle physics), as well as intensive study about the atomic nucleus.
Swiss Chocolate: Running neck and neck with the Germans and Belgians, the Swiss have built up quite a reputation for high-quality cHOCoLaTe. One most notably famous Chocolatier, Jean Tolber, invented the Tolberone Bar in 1867. The original processing of chocolate was in the 1600's; and commercial outsourcing didn't occur until after World War II. Sometimes, war can be beneficial to the palates of millions world wide.
Famous Swiss:
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Edmond H. Fischer
Roger Federer
Richard R. Ernst
Ursula Geiger
Albert Einstein
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