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What is life like in Denmark?

Asked by augustlan (47745points) April 16th, 2010

My aunt was recently telling me all sorts of information she’s heard about Denmark, some of which really sounded intriguing. However, a lot of it sounded like complete bullshit, too. Since she saw it on Oprah, she’s convinced it’s all true. I think she may have misunderstood some of the facts of life as they pertain to Denmark, and would like to get the real scoop. Some of the claims she made:

No matter what job you have, everyone gets paid the exact same amount of money. Whether you’re a gardener or the vice president of a company, in your first year or your tenth. (I find this awfully hard to believe.)

Every house is pretty much exactly the same. (ditto.)

All schools operate all day (8 to 6 or something), all year, so daycare is not needed. In addition, all school children wear uniforms. (intriguing)

Taxes are high, but basically your every need is met, including health care. (ditto)

The people there are very happy. (double ditto)

Can you enlighten me or direct me to a site that can?

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