How Swede Is It?

Pop quiz: Which of these three didn’t originate in Sweden? 1. ABBA. 2. IKEA. 3. Swedish meatballs.

The answer came in this tweet from none other than the Swedish government: “Swedish meatballs are actually based on a recipe King Charles XII brought home from Turkey in the early 18th century. Let’s stick to the facts!”

The truth dismayed many Swedes, including one who tweeted in response, “My whole life has been a lie.”