A region in western Europe which includes Belgium and the Netherlands.
Low Countries
Fact of the Day
As a young officer, First World War general Douglas 'Butcher' Haig had spoken to Napoleon, with the aid of a medium and a seance.
Quote of the Day
"Is life not a hundred times too short - to get bored?
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~ Nietzsche
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.