Wolfsburg is located on the Aller River and is the fifth largest city in the German state of Lower Saxony. Wolfsburg is well-known for being the home of Volkswagen AG’s headquarters and the world’s largest car plant. But why was Wolfsburg constructed? Wolfsburg, Germany, was entirely built for the workers of the Volkswagen car factory, […]
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From the 17th to the 19th centuries, goose pulling was a blood sport practiced in parts of the Netherlands, Belgium, England, and North America. It originated in Spain in the 12th century and was spread throughout Europe by the Spanish Third. But how is this sport performed? Goose pulling is the practice of tying a
Microbiology is the study of microorganisms. These are living entities too small to be seen with the naked eye. The study seeks strategies to utilize and govern the actions of these organisms by studying their structure, function, and classification. But do you know who is known as the Father of Microbiology and what was his
Amid today’s advanced technology especially in the field of communication, the art of handwritten letters seem long forgotten. But did you know some enthusiasts still write and mail letters? While this may not be the case with Mr. Kaor, let’s find out why he wrote letters to the Hotel Spaander in the Netherlands. A Japanese man
To commemorate the soldiers and victims who died during World War II, the Netherlands holds a remembrance service on National Remembrance Day on May 4. During this day, many individuals fly their flags at half-mast to signify a grieving period. All are encouraged to join in the 2-minute-long silence at 8 PM to memorialize the
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From Culinary Dud To Stud: How Dutch Plant Breeders Built Our Brussels Sprouts Boom Foods go in and out of style. Few of them, though, have gone through as dramatic a renaissance in their reputation as Brussels sprouts. For many years, they were scorned. Even Steve Bontadelli admits it, and he makes his living growing
What is DAFT? The Dutch American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) is an agreement between the United States and the Netherlands, established on March 27, 1956. The treaty allows US Entrepreneurs and Freelancers to acquire Dutch residency for the purpose of “starting a business”. With this Netherlands Visa, USA citizens can easily relocate to the Netherlands. You
Colonel Tom Parker Thomas Andrew “Colonel Tom” Parker (born Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk; June 26, 1909 – January 21, 1997) was the Dutch-born manager of Elvis Presley. Their partnership was uniquely successful, Elvis being an entirely new force in popular music, and Parker an entrepreneurial genius able to market him. At age 18, Parker had
