Belgian Trivia

A few weeks ago, Bill mentioned something about the Lion of Flanders to me that I thought was interesting, so I did some more research on it. Essentially, the 'official' lion always has red claws, signifying a 'united' Belgium, however, an all black lion is seen as anti-Belgian, and is used commonly by right-wing separatist groups who want to see a 'free' Flanders. There is more here if you are interested-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Flanders

I just though it would be fun to share some Belgian trivia in honor of Belgian night. Share away!

Ahh, Belgium.
Where they serve beer in grade school lunch lines.
Where Chimay Grande Reserve is the Blue Ribbon of beers.

I quote:
"Belgium is well-known for chocolate, beer and cartoons, notably Tintin. Its chief exports are cars, food products, finished diamonds, chemicals, textiles, and champions of the highest order."

(ok, I paraphrase ... but I can also drop images into an email, especially images that show even Belgian cartoon characters ain't scared of 'cross or terrorism)

Stupid anvari website can't block me in my quest to ramble aimlessly...

All you need to know about Belgium.....

I thought the Lion of Flanders looked like this...