
Product of Newfoundland
This is a blog about Newfoundland: The strange truths, tall tales & pop culture of a foggy island.
Stories
Sea Monster Attack!
In 1888 the crew of ship Augusta encountered a sea monster off Newfoundland.
Capelin Scull: Roll With It
Videos of capelin rolling in Newfoundland, capelin science and a capelin drink recipe.
Titanic, Majestic and Antelope
Before the Titanic, another White Star ocean liner saw tragedy off Newfoundland. Majestic struck and sank the fishing schooner Antelope.
The Great Newfoundland Fog Factory
Newfoundland is one of the foggiest places on the planet -- here's why. Plus, make fog in a jar!
Sheila’s Brush
Sheila's Brush is a piece of Newfoundland weather folklore associated with St. Patrick's Day... but where did it come from?
Penny in a Pancake
A button, a penny, a straw? In Newfoundland Pancake Day (aka Shrove Tuesday) comes with a dangerous(?) fortune-telling tradition.
Mar Falten: Valentine’s Day in Newfoundland
Mar falten is a traditional Valentine's Day greeting in Newfoundland.
The Wolves of Newfoundland
The story of wolves and coyotes on the island of Newfoundland, from the Newfoundland wolf to the arrival of coyotes and coy-wolf.
Burns Night in Newfoundland, Sorta.
It’s Robert Burns birthday. Take a moment to remember the Scottish poet and celebrate Newfoundland all at the same time.
Candlemas Day in Newfoundland
Newfoundland has no groundhogs but plenty of February 2, weatherlore.