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Dutch West Nile virus infections just doubled overnight

The number of human West Nile infections has jumped to nine, virtually overnight, according to a fresh update from the Dutch public health institute, RIVM. All nine caught the virus here...
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Uitwaaien: the Dutch invention you never knew you needed, until now

First, there was the Danish hygge, then there was the Dutch niksen, and now the Netherlands brings you the latest in lifestyle wonders: uitwaaien....
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Every street in this Dutch neighbourhood is named after Lord of the Rings

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