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⛏️ Extra tidbits: Each day's newsletter also includes all the little things that make your day in Amsterdam run smoother: weather and cycling forecasts; sunrise & sunset times; air quality; water temperature; the latest markets and sports snapshot; the newest movies and series to arrive on streaming; supermarket 2-for-1 deals; what Amsterdam is talking about on Reddit; cute pets up for adoption, fascinating facts about Amsterdam’s fabled history, and more.

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