A car door opening technique called The Dutch Reach forces a driver to use their other hand to open the door while looking for anybody coming nearby. It is named after the technique being used so often in the Netherlands, where cycling is very common.
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Fun Fact: The De Facto Capital of the Netherlands
The Hague is where the seat of the government for the Netherlands resides. Despite this, the capital of the Netherlands is officially Amsterdam.
Things I Like: Amsterdam (2022 Film)
I remember Amsterdam coming out vaguely last year. I’m guessing they slipped up on promotion of the movie because nobody wanted to see it and it became a box office bomb. Which is strange because there’s a star studded cast of so many people. Even Taylor Swift is in the movie, but not as long…
Fun Fact: Where The Word Spook Comes From
The word spook entered the English language in the 19th century from Dutch. It’s also related to the word specter which came from German.
Fun Fact: Origin of the Surname Synder
The last name Snyder comes from the Dutch word for tailor.