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The border between Belgium and the Netherlands runs directly through a local bar, making it an international pub.

Why it is true

The Baarle-Hertog bar is situated in such a way that the border line cuts through its interior, meaning patrons can be in one country while ordering drinks and in another country while consuming them.

Source: Borders

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