Miscellaneous
Unpredictable Dutch winters
Did you know that Dutch winters are almost as unpredictable as the summers?In January the temperature during the day can rise to well over...
Spectacular picture by Dutch astronaut André Kuipers
Did you know that Dutch astronaut André Kuipers (born 1958) was launched to space last December and is scheduled to return to earth in about...
Canals, rivers and lakes in the Netherlands
Did you know that the Netherlands has around 4500km of navigable canals, rivers and lakes that are deep and wide enough for vessels to...
Smart way of collecting and recycling Christmas trees
Did you know that kids in the Netherlands can earn some extra pocket money by collecting discarded Christmas trees?Many municipalities offer a reward of...
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...
2011 was one of the hottest years around the Netherlands
Did you know that 2011 was one of the hottest years around the Netherlands according KNMI, the Dutch national weather service? The coldest day...
Time Out pavement tiles against bullying
Did you know that the first Dutch pavement tile against bullying has been laid today? The Time Out tile has been installed at Tim...
Dutch courage
Did you know that the expression "Dutch courage" comes from the calming effects of Dutch gin by English soldiers in the Eighty Years War (1568–1648)?It...
Dutch proverb: ‘Nu komt de aap uit de mouw’
Dutch proverb: 'Nu komt de aap uit de mouw'The most literal translation is 'now the monkey comes out of the sleeve'. This proverb is...
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...