A Pocketful of Sunshine

To know how a small Norwegian town harnessed the sun’s power, catch a ride to Rjukan. The townsfolk were stuck between two mountains and was shrouded in their shadows for half the year, so they designed an ingenious way around the problem—giant mirrors!

These giant mirrors called “sun mirrors” were strategically placed on the mountainside, reflecting sunlight onto the square below, where people could bask in sunshine and get some much-needed Vitamin D! The sun is linked to our well-being and mental health, as warm sunshine also stimulates the release of endorphins, our body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Get some D today!