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Amsterdam - A Beautiful Poem

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February 20th 2011
After the food, they started playing a local Dutch song. The local crowd started singing in unison. “I don’t understand it.” I said to Mariah who was sitting next to me and listening to the song silently. “But it sounds really nice.” “I will translate it for you.” She put her head on her knees. “Is there anyone who can boat without a paddle? Or fly a kite without wind? And who ca ... read more

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The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized natio... ... read more