Miscellaneous
Dick Bruna 1927-2017
Did you know that Dick Bruna, the creator of Miffy ('Nijntje' in Dutch), passed away peacefully in his sleep last night?
Millions of children across...
Many Dutch landmarks are related to water
Did you know that almost all Dutch landmarks on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites are related to water? The Netherlands has a long...
Do you suffer from Dutchphobia?
Did you know that there is such a thing as Dutchphobia?
Dutchphobia
Dutchphobia is the irrational and abnormal fear of the Netherlands, the Dutch people and...
The creator of Guess Who? went to school with Anne Frank
Did you know that the creator of Guess Who? went to highschool with Anne Frank? Theo Costers (born 1932) survived World War II in...
Dutch proficiency in English language
Did you know that the Netherlands has been named the third best non-anglophone country in the world for its proficiency in English language? According...
The Dutch love collecting stamps and points
Did you know that the Dutch love collecting stamps and points at groceries, gas stations and other stores? A booklet full of stamps can...
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Did you know that the Kingdom of the Netherlands also includes 3 islands in the Caribbean; Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten?
The UnDutchables
Did you know that the book 'The UnDutchables' offers a humerous portrayal of Dutch life and habits? The first edition was published in 1989...
Dutch towns with names ending in ‘lo(o)’, ‘(h)em’ and ‘um’
Did you know that many Dutch towns and cities with names ending in 'lo(o)', '(h)em' and 'um' often date back more than 1000 years?...
Helaas pindakaas
Did you know that "helaas pindakaas" is a Dutch catchphrase which literally translates into "too bad, peanut butter"? It is used to express disappointment...