September 3, 2026 • 50 secs
Fred reveals what you get in Finland when you get a PHD!
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Fred's show is on! Fred's Fun Facts! Fred's Fun Facts!
Learn so much!
Speaker 2 (00:13):
Did you know, courtesy of Kaylin, earning a Ph.D. in
Finland comes with a top hat and a sword? As
it should.
Speaker 1 (00:21):
As it should.
Speaker 2 (00:21):
I think so, too.
Speaker 1 (00:22):
In Finland, new Ph.D.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
Graduates receive a ceremonial top hat and a sword during
a traditional graduation event called a conferment ceremony. The centuries-old
custom highlights academic freedom and the duty to pursue the truth.
Speaker 1 (00:37):
Yes. Love it.
Speaker 2 (00:38):
At the University of Helsinki, I guess, specifically. But yes,
and in Finland, a PhD gets you a top hat
and a sword.
Speaker 1 (00:45):
Wake up, wake up, wake up. More Fred Show next.
Speaker 2 (00:48):
Wake up, wake up.
Fred's show is on! Fred's Fun Facts! Fred's Fun Facts!
Learn so much!
Speaker 2 (00:13):
Did you know, courtesy of Kaylin, earning a Ph.D. in
Finland comes with a top hat and a sword? As
it should.
Speaker 1 (00:21):
As it should.
Speaker 2 (00:21):
I think so, too.
Speaker 1 (00:22):
In Finland, new Ph.D.
Speaker 2 (00:24):
Graduates receive a ceremonial top hat and a sword during
a traditional graduation event called a conferment ceremony. The centuries-old
custom highlights academic freedom and the duty to pursue the truth.
Speaker 1 (00:37):
Yes. Love it.
Speaker 2 (00:38):
At the University of Helsinki, I guess, specifically. But yes,
and in Finland, a PhD gets you a top hat
and a sword.
Speaker 1 (00:45):
Wake up, wake up, wake up. More Fred Show next.
Speaker 2 (00:48):
Wake up, wake up.
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