The History of Finnish Inventions: From Sauna to Linux and Beyond

A picture of 6 of the most influential Finnish Inventions.

The unique environment has created a need for comfort, which has led Finland to become one of the most innovative countries, even with its small population.

For the cold weather, Finns invented the sauna; for the darkness, they created safety reflectors; and finally, to create comfort for parents, Finland invented the baby box.