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Ghanaian chief orders 10,000 pairs of clogs

Did you know that Chief Nana Okrukata V from Ghana ordered 10,000 pairs of wooden shoes to promote his political party for next year's...
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Origin of windmills, tulips and wooden shoes

Did you know that windmills, tulips and wooden shoes are not originally from the Netherlands? The Persians already had fixed windmills in the 7th...
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Over one million clogs sold every year

Did you know that although it is a myth that all Dutch people wear clogs, still over one million clogs are sold in the...