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The borders between Belgium and the Netherlands…

September 29, 2020September 29, 2020Weirdo

The borders between Belgium and the Netherlands are so complex that many buildings have an international border running right through them. A bank was built on top of the border so paperwork was moved from one side of the building to the other whenever one nationality’s tax inspectors came.

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In order to prevent tourists from…

July 22, 2019Weirdo

In order to prevent tourists from stealing their beer glasses, some bars in Belgium require people to hand over one of their shoes as a deposit which is then put in a basket and hung from the ceiling. This shoes basket has also become an attraction.

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In 2013 Belgium printed half…

February 22, 2019Weirdo

In 2013 Belgium printed half a million postage stamps that smelled and tasted like chocolate as a celebration of the country’s chocolatiers.

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Belgium has a Time Credit System that entitles…

October 31, 2017Weirdo

Belgium has a Time Credit System that entitles employees to take a one year secured absence to prevent burn-out and provide an opportunity to pursue other things in life.

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Belgium is building a beer pipeline that will move…

May 29, 2015Weirdo

Belgium is building a beer pipeline that will move 1,500 gallons of beer per hour.

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In the 1970s, Belgium used to serve chil …

April 19, 2013April 19, 2013Weirdo

beerIn the 1970s, Belgium used to serve children beer at school.

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A Belgian man who was being evicted from …

February 10, 2013Weirdo

A Belgian man who was being evicted from his home when he cheated with his wife, rigged his house up with over 20 firearm traps. He even made a riddle for the next home owners but accidentally shot himself with one of the traps. The Military anti-mining team took 3 weeks to disarm 19 traps.

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Belgium set world record for longest per …

October 13, 2011Weirdo

Belgium set world record for longest period without a government.

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