[sixhobbits]

> The small country of Norway is taking on the tech giant. Will David be able to bring down Goliath?

Kind of interesting that here the *country* is david while the *business* is goliath..

[vidarh]

Given Norways sovereign wealth fund alone has twice the market cap of Facebook, it's also not very accurate.

[beardyw]

It's downright insulting. Norway is a country not a mere here today gone tomorrow company.

[croisillon]

Some companies lasted longer than some countries

[beardyw]

Norway was established in 872. A bit before Facebook then. If Facebook lasts over 1,000 years I'll buy you a pint.

[boxed]

Some insects lasted longer than some countries :P

[NoZebra120vClip]

Cool offhand factoid!

In 1885 he helped found and lead the Provisional Government of Saskatchewan on land traditionally inhabited by Métis people. After a series of battles that spring, the Provisional Government was defeated by Canadian troops. The country had been in existence for just 62 days. Riel was subsequently captured, convicted and hanged.