Batman (and Beatles) need not apply: there are no Swiss superheroes for the simple reason that we all possess superpowers over here. We may not be able to stop a speeding bullet, but we can stop a speeding Ferrari simply by stepping out in front of it on a zebra crossing. That's why even Swiss nerds feel empowered! Here are some more things I have learnt while living in Switzerland.

Swiss News › Nbr. 2011, January 2011

Author: De Faoite, Diarmuid

Position:: Humour

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Batman (and Beatles) need not apply: there are no Swiss superheroes for the simple reason that we all possess superpowers over here. We may not be able to stop a speeding bullet, but we can stop a speeding Ferrari simply by stepping out in front of it on a zebra crossing. That's why even Swiss nerds feel empowered! Here are some more things I have learnt while living in Switzerland.

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