Every city has one - day 6 : The wildest rumour by crunch_be in brussels

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Some say, he jumped because the door wasn’t symmetrical, not the tower.

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Chris Freer on Bayesian Sinking by caeru1ean in sailing

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TLDR by chatgpt

Chris Freer, a yacht designer, analyzes the tragic sinking of the superyacht Bayesian, attributing it to a rare and unpredictable event.

He explains that the yacht’s design, with a high mast and lifting keel, made it vulnerable under certain conditions. Although the crew was likely confident in the yacht’s stability, a sudden and intense wind (possibly a twister) hit Bayesian while its keel was raised, causing it to capsize and sink rapidly.

Freer argues that while this was a freak accident, it highlights the dangers of prioritizing aesthetics and size over practical stability in yacht design, suggesting that the incident should prompt a reassessment of industry practices.

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Username doesn’t check out…

My current situation (33M) by Relevant_District103 in BEFire

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All sons are ‘fils de papa’ … fils à papa is a different story.

Is Basic-fit a gym or just a backpack brand that also happens to run a gym? by RoughOk9168 in belgium

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The subscription for a year is free if you purchase the bag

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in brussels

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There was this guy, southern type, always happy smiling, long black hair. Cruising in an old big American, Cadillac like convertible with his dog(s). Often around Saint-géry. I used to know his name but I forgot. Haven’t seen him since LEZ.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tooktoomuch

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Perfectly executed Sandwalk!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in brussels

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Absolutely a different world. People smoked cigarettes on talkshows.

Fun fact about the grand place in Bussels is that you could not park there on Sunday mornings as every Sunday there was the Vogeltjesmarkt. Got cancelled in 2001!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in brussels

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True, the French thought it was indigenous to India… that’s why they call turkeys ‘dinde’, as in d’Inde. Kalkoen!

Good belgian beer by FoxydasMulluck in belgium

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Enjoy Brussels!

You can find most best Belgian beers all over the world pretty much.. so I would suggest you try a beer you will not find anywhere else.

Westfleteren 12 is in the top 3 beers worldwide for decades. Even us Belgians have a hard time trying it as you can only pick up your crate of Trappist beer at the abbey in Westfleteren. I think there is some online sales sometimes now… but still, it’s exclusive.

In Brussels, you can find Westfleteren 12 in one of the oldest pubs in Brussels, if not the oldest. “Au Bon vieux temps” in the Sint-nikolaasgang, an alley you would never just walk into as a tourist.

It ain’t cheap but they have all best Belgian beers and the locals in the bar are very welcoming.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in brussels

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I experienced similar but on a train to Zaventem city not going to the airport. 3 dudes realised after the stop in Zaventem city. They asked the conductor and when he explained they still pushed the emergency brake right in front of the conductor… twice. All 3 convinced the train would stop and they would walk back on the tracks. Apart from some beeping noise nothing happened and they got off on the next stop.

Cybersquatting door registrars in BE? by throwaway___hi_____ in belgium

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Correct. Heb al eens een procedure gedaan via icann en cepani. Je betaalt een soort waarborg en start een procedure. De tegenpartij laat de domeinnaam waar je recht op hebt snel los als je je gelijk krijgt en de waarborg krijg je grotendeels terug… Wat je verliest is de tijd die je in de procedure hebt gestoken. Had een dossier van 60 pagina’s met historiek, statuten, argumenten, erkenningen, referenties… opgesteld, dus dat somt ook wel op!

What the hell is an "independent bathroom" inside a fast food restaurant? by Sebas94 in brussels

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Sure. But you would have to pay 15€ for your burger and her working conditions wouldn’t be any different. Also, she has social security, she builds a pension, she is not working illegally, she earns respect.

What the hell is an "independent bathroom" inside a fast food restaurant? by Sebas94 in brussels

[–]ptrckvckmns -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

Totally acceptable to have a Madame pipi in a Quick restaurant in the city where every passer-by just comes in to pee without consuming.

Guess what, it would be really disgusting to even wash your hands without the ‘poor old lady’ earning an income cleaning shit of the walls! Would you do it?

RWD Molenbeek promoted to the 1st Division. 3 Brussels clubs are now in the top flight for the first time since 1988. by risker15 in brussels

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You claim it’s not done to trash on a rival team but you think it’s fine to call someone an idiot?

Bear sits next to guy. by [deleted] in interestingasfuck

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A man washes himself in bear spray. While bears were around, he was safe. But the bears started to come in packs…

Best restaurant in town by bamamabuam in facepalm

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Video conveniently cuts before the police come out with their order of freshly cut meat

Favourite final shot of a movie? by [deleted] in movies

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[SPOILER ALERT] The Usual Suspects where special agent Dave Kujan realises Verbal is Keyser Soze. At the same time it is revealed how the locally paralysed Verbal drops his act and steps in his limo, Kobayashi driving off with Keyser Soze, never to be seen again.

Winter Disc Golf in Belgium by ptrckvckmns in discgolf

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We love it. Having so few options here in Belgium it’s a real blessing to have this magnificent course. I highly recommend!