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[–] FlordaMan@lemmy.world 31 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I personally wouldn’t bet against the Dutch and their hate for water.

[–] ecoenginefutures@slrpnk.net 15 points 1 month ago

Just another dam bro! Just another dam I swear!

(I also wouldn’t bet against tbh)

[–] eldavi@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

mother nature is WAY more powerful than anything humankind can do.

[–] Mr_WorldlyWiseman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 1 month ago (2 children)

yeah but we're talking about the Dutch here

[–] Rooskie91@discuss.online 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

They've been reclaiming land from the sea for centuries. That's what all the dykes and windmills are for.

[–] Enkrod@feddit.org 2 points 3 weeks ago

Not just reclaiming, also simply claiming. Poldering is no joke!

[–] eldavi@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 month ago

if guess if they can make the slave trade endure for centuries, they can make anything happen. lol