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While most guidebooks focus on the Faroe Islands' well-known attractions, this book takes you on \u003cstrong\u003ea journey through the lesser-known aspects of Faroese society, history, and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e - not as a guidebook but as an introduction to the islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover incredible feats that will astound you, read about the peculiar political situation of the Faroes, uncover historical events that shaped the Faroe Islands, and investigate \u003cstrong\u003estrange facts\u003c\/strong\u003e that will leave you \u003cstrong\u003escratching your head in wonder\u003c\/strong\u003e. \"Obscure Facts from the Faroe Islands\" is a must-read if you plan a trip to the Faroe Islands or simply want to learn more about this fascinating destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid you know that the Faroe Islands once had a hostile breed of sheep that were life-threatening to shepherds herding them on the steep mountainsides? Or that there is a Faroese factory that builds large catamarans in a mountain village? 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