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The Netherlands’ first ice hotel

Did you know that the Netherlands' first ice hotel opened its doors yesterday? During the Ice Sculpture Festival (3 December - 29 January) in...
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Elfstedentocht 1963: ‘The Hell of 1963’

Did you know that only 1% of the ice skaters of the Elfstedentocht ('Eleven Cities Tour') on 18 January 1963 reached the finish due...
Did you know that it is easy peasy for the Dutch police to spot houses where cannabis is cultivated? Snow will melt because of heat lamps used to nurture the plants.

Police busts cannabis growers from the lack of snow on their roofs

Did you know that it is easy peasy for the Dutch police to spot houses where cannabis is cultivated? Snow will melt because of heat...
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The famous Elfstedentocht ice skating rally

Did you know that 20 years ago today the most recent Elfstedentocht took place? The famous ice skating rally is only held when the natural...