In 1903 Oliver Mining Company was searching for iron ore and drilled a hole about a thousand foot deep. The hole cuts several steeply dipping porous strata that trap water at higher elevations to the north. The difference in elevation creates the pressure in an artesian well.
The University of Agder in South Norway decided to make a response video to Will Ferrell's Super Bowl commercial, and it highlights everything Norway does that the US doesn't.
Source: Digg
I almost have no words. Imagine it's at least as cold as it's been here the last few days, there's a ton of snow on the ground (like here), and you are going outside. Now, imagine just throwing on a robe, grabbing a book and a cup of coffee, and sliding down the street to your buddy's house.
So far, pretty normal. Now, try to do it looking cool AF.