A third of Belgians say they are incapable of absorbing any further price increases; 40% are now dipping into their savings to pay the bills. brusselstimes.com/belgium/359343…

France's culinary borders overlap with centuries' old regional identities (some of them long gone administratively). A map 🧵on history, wine and cheese using a brand new report from Fondation Jean-Jaurès "How can anyone govern a country with 246 varieties of cheese?" - de Gaulle

Moving back, this map shows you the share of sales of local brands in supermarkets in 2022. You can spot the strong regional culinary allegiances in Brittany, the North, Alsace, the Alps, the basque/south west area and Vendée/West.

Mais enfin Sandrine ?!

L'un des lutins les plus classes, c'est le Sotret, une créature du folklore vosgien. C’est un lutin d’environs 60 centimètres décrit comme assez laid, aux cheveux et à la barbe très fournis.

THREAD: Photos, videos, and news reports about the train derailment and toxic chemical release in East Palestine, Ohio. This may be the largest environmental disaster in U.S. history. 🧵👇

Tinker Bell’s Lover: The Hidden Desires of #Celtic #Fairies by Mark Tompkins #Ireland #StPatricksDay buff.ly/37q161o

Small dog syndrome 🤢

bagpipes, bruges, 15th century