SPIEGEL Surfs the Web
Last week's killing of Dutch filmmaker Theo Van Gogh, a descendant of the great painter, unfurled a small conflict of civilizations across Holland. Threats have been made, mosques and Islamic schools have been attacked and the events have sparked an emotional debate about tolerance and immigration in Dutch society. Radio Netherlands, the country's international broadcaster, provides thorough daily reports on its English-language Web site .
It's good to be royalty. The Duchess of Northumberland has been granted permission to sow psychedelic seeds in her garden, including cannabis, magic mushrooms and opium poppies. The plants will apparently be used for "educational purposes." Read on here .
What with the Cookie Monster going on a diet and all, you might want to make a habit out of visiting the Muppet news site so as not to get caught off guard when something important happens, like, say, a Miss Piggy pregnancy. But we didn't call that here.
