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The 14-year-old assassin who lured Nazis and traitors to their deaths

Freddie Oversteegen was just 14 years old when she became an assassin for the Dutch resistance during...
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11 kick-ass Dutch women you should know about this International Women’s Day

The Netherlands has had countless incredible, powerful, and strong women throughout history. What better way could there...
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Not always the best: Here’s 7 times the Dutch suffered a huge fail

Dutch fails — huh? It sometimes seems like the Dutch are good at everything they do. But,...
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Do you know about the Polish army that helped free the Netherlands?

Many laud the Americans, the British, and the Canadians for the Dutch liberation during the Second World...
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Dutch architecture you can still see in South Africa today

It is possible to spot Dutch architecture in South Africa, thanks to the long and complicated history...
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Did the Dutch really buy New York for 24 dollars? 

Ever wondered how New Amsterdam became New York? That's because the Dutch once bought New York. The...
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Why the Netherlands will never have an ‘Elfstedentocht’ (Eleven Cities Tour) again

Dutch people want an Elfstedentocht in Friesland more than winning a World Cup in football or unlimited...
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This former Dutch queen used crystal meth while in power

When we think of crystal meth, we usually picture people roughing it on the streets, not an...
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