It is no accident that the Netherlands, a place with minimal resources and a rather large water-control problem, but open to trade, new people, and new ideas, gained wealth more rapidly than the rest of Europe.

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Aggar dedicated much of his time last winter to getting fit for the World Championship selection trials and the hard work on land and on the water paid off with a place in the Great Britain squad for the World Championships in Munich.

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Swish the clams gently in the water and let soak for a few minutes, then lift them out with a wire-mesh skimmer and place them in the other pot of cold water.

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Place them in a bowl with the bay leaf and cover with warm water.

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Rinse the scallops under cool water, pat dry with a paper towel, and place them in a shallow bowl.

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Eight flood warnings remain in place across Northamptonshire after a weekend of heavy rain, with some roads still under water.

BBC: Flood warnings in Northamptonshire remain in place

But when summer comes, this place is stranded, a sodden island teeming with mosquitoes, surrounded by marsh and water, reachable only by air or riverboat.

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Mount Mews garage - which is in the world's fourth most expensive place to live in - comes with a driveway, parking area and a mains water tap.

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It is the process of moving water from an area with a low concentration of dissolved material, such as salt, to a place with a high concentration, by passing through a membrane.

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So long as ATVs keep turning up at the station with several tonnes of food, water, air, fuel and equipment, European astronauts can claim a place on the platform for six months out of every 24.

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