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Belgium Way of life under threat Horseback fishermen in Belgium are struggling to keep their trade alive. Since the 16th century, fishermen have ridden horses in shallow water, dragging their nets behind them to catch shrimp. They say now the sea is warming, which is bringing other creatures to the shore, leaving less room for shrimp. One fisherman said, “Ships catch a lot more than me but I prefer fishing with my horse, because he’s my best friend.” Cologne, Germany Ancient library unearthed Germany’s oldest library has been discovered in Cologne, Germany. Archaeologists (people who study evidence of past human activity, often underground) found the remains at a building site. The library is said to have been built by the Romans almost 2,000 years ago and could have contained 20,000…

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