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The legend behind the asymmetry of the City Hall on the Grand Place

19 February 201919 February 2019 Arnisa Kastrati

Undoubtedly one of the most touristic attractions in Brussels, the Grand-Place, seems like a giant open-air museum. Turn around 360

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Fun Fact: Belgium created a precursor to the internet

12 July 201812 July 2018 Admin BE

The internet is such a critical part of our daily life that many wouldn’t know what to do without it.

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Fun Fact: Belgian artist only person to have art on the moon

17 April 2018 Admin BE

The moon: the furthest humanity has gone in the pursuit of knowledge and exploration. The large white dunes and sweeping

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Fun Fact: Big Bang theory originated in Belgium

13 April 201817 April 2018 Admin BE

The mystery of the universe and how did it start is a question that has plagued humanity for centuries. In

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Fun Fact: Belgium went for 36 hours without a king in 1990

3 March 20184 April 2021 Admin BE

On the 4th of April 1990, King Baudouin stepped down for 36 hours to allow the bill on abortion to

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Fun Fact: New York City was founded by a Belgian

2 March 201817 April 2018 Kristian McCann

Belgium’s presence throughout the passages of history is acknowledged as being involved throughout many historical events that have shaped the

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Fun Fact: Belgium was the world’s second country to legalise same-sex marriage

15 February 201820 June 2018 Kristian McCann

The gay rights movement has been campaigning for equal rights for gay people since the early 60’s. However, one of

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Fun Fact: Belgium owns world record for longest period without a government

7 February 20184 March 2021 Rosetti Rivera

541 days. That’s how long it took Belgian politicians to form an official government after the federal elections of June

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Fun Fact: Belgium hosted many world famous exiles

2 February 20181 March 2018 Lucas Tripoteau

Belgium has been perceived as a suitable place for exiles over the last few months; having hosted Carles Puigdemont, the

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Fun Fact: The name ‘Belgium’ comes from the Romans

31 January 201814 May 2018 Kristian McCann

Belgium has only existed as a sovereign nation for just under 200 years. But despite its young kingdom, the name