Who invented the World Wide Web?
British scientist Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1989 while working at CERN in Switzerland.
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How many countries border Germany?
Germany borders nine countries: Denmark, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
When did women in Switzerland get the right to vote?
Swiss women didn't win the right to vote in national elections until 1971, and one canton, Appenzell Innerrhoden, didn't allow women to vote locally until a court forced it in 1990.
Who invented milk chocolate?
Daniel Peter invented milk chocolate in 1875 using condensed milk developed by Henri Nestlé.
Which country eats the most chocolate per person?
Switzerland eats the most chocolate per person, about 11 kilograms (roughly 24 pounds) a year.
Who invented the Hang?
The Hang was invented in 2000 by Felix Rohner and Sabina Schärer of PANArt in Bern, Switzerland.
Is PANArt still making the Hang?
PANArt stopped making the Hang in 2013.
How did people buy a Hang from PANArt?
People who wanted to buy a Hang once had to write a letter to PANArt.
What job did Einstein have when he developed relativity?
Albert Einstein was working as a patent clerk in Bern, Switzerland, when he developed his special theory of relativity.
Where is the Large Hadron Collider?
The Large Hadron Collider sits underground on the border of France and Switzerland.