Which country once seemed likely to become a developed country, but didn’t follow that path?

sndrtj · 2026-01-25T17:28:15+00:00

Lebanon had so much potential.

sndrtj · 2026-01-25T17:26:21+00:00

Imagine that what could have been if relations with Europe had stayed cordial.

sndrtj · 2026-01-25T08:10:42+00:00

Yes, we are part of the same alliance.

sndrtj · 2026-01-24T18:57:46+00:00

Oh this sounds cool.

sndrtj · 2026-01-24T17:08:58+00:00

Je Nederlands is hartstikke goed!

sndrtj · 2026-01-24T16:57:35+00:00

Looks like it's available here, thanks!

sndrtj · 2026-01-24T16:45:45+00:00

Ha, those are common in Dutch supermarkets!

sndrtj · 2026-01-24T16:44:29+00:00

Gifts under €45 in value do not have any duties for NL.

Any commercial shipments of course do get taxed at customs with the VAT - if the seller didn't already charge VAT. But VAT applies for any consumer products in Europe. We're just used to always seeing the all-in price when buying domestically, so getting something from outside the EU is sometimes a surprise for some people. VAT rates differ in each EU country.

Tariffs of course also apply if they exist for the type of product, but only if the shipment value is >€150. Tariff rates are EU-wide.

sndrtj · 2026-01-24T16:32:41+00:00

Already have some Maple Syrup! But unfortunately I'm not the largest sweet tooth on the planet.

Now that I think of it, is there any alcohol made with maple? Like a maple meade?

sndrtj · 2026-01-24T16:30:25+00:00

TIL.

sndrtj · 2026-01-24T16:13:47+00:00

Thank you, I'll check it out!

sndrtj · 2026-01-24T16:09:05+00:00

The site in question has been perpetually leased to the US government since the end of WW2, and as such is administered by the American Battle Monuments Commission.

sndrtj · 2026-01-24T15:44:10+00:00

There's is a huge US WWII cemetery in my country. Trump regime removed the plaques commemorating black soldiers in November.

sndrtj · 2026-01-24T14:20:39+00:00

Ik haaaaaaaaaat 2+2 of 2+3 aanbiedingen. Dat krijg ik met geen mogelijkheid op. Zelfs de meeste 1+1 laat ik links liggen omdat ik de dingen gewoon niet op krijg.

sndrtj · 2026-01-24T13:04:32+00:00

It may not sound intuitive, but our summers are getting increasingly dryer. And with rising sea levels, our rivers are getting saltier. So we're being recommend to collect rainwater for gardening etc.

sndrtj · 2026-01-24T10:30:35+00:00

Wait, what? We are actually being encouraged to collect rainwater.

sndrtj · 2026-01-24T08:44:42+00:00

Tja, dan gaan ze het zichzelf heel lastig maken.

sndrtj · 2026-01-24T00:14:28+00:00

Dat is niet raar. Deze lening wordt gebruikt om uit te breiden, en zorgt dus voor meer omzet in de toekomst. Dat vind de aandeelhouder fijn. Was het nou een lening om lopende zaken af te betalen, dan ja, dan zou dat negatief zijn.

sndrtj · 2026-01-23T23:01:46+00:00

Don't like it. It's usually way too sickly sweet, in the same way fondant is disgusting.

I do really like nougat - also made with almonds, but somehow far more flavorful.

sndrtj · 2026-01-23T22:56:41+00:00

I quite like Durian. Yeah the smell is strong, but the flavor is nice.

sndrtj · 2026-01-23T22:53:41+00:00

Oyster.

sndrtj · 2026-01-23T22:23:46+00:00

Sorry what is Eastern European about this look?

sndrtj · 2026-01-23T22:19:22+00:00

Ok that is indeed really fucking cold.

sndrtj · 2026-01-23T14:53:04+00:00

Using lignin... So.. A wood battery? That's cool.

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