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TIL that since 1945, the Netherlands has sent Canada thousands of tulips every year as a thank-you for sheltering their royal family during WWII. This annual gift led to the creation of the famous... (en.wikipedia.org)

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The original post: /r/todayilearned by /u/not--a--redditor on 2025-01-30 00:57:46.

Original Title: TIL that since 1945, the Netherlands has sent Canada thousands of tulips every year as a thank-you for sheltering their royal family during WWII. This annual gift led to the creation of the famous Canadian Tulip Festival.

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