Dutch statisticians have established that Friday 13th, a date regarded in many countries as inauspicious, is actually safer than an average Friday.

荷兰统计学家日前公布，在很多国家被认为不吉利的“黑色星期五”其实比普通星期五更安全。

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In modern society, many girls who, even when out on a date, prefer to go Dutch in order to show their independence.

在现代社会，许多女孩为了表示自己的独立性，甚至在与男友约会时，都宁愿各付各自的钱。

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Prior to that date the Dutch bank's shares had been trading between the Barclay's bid and the RBS consortium's indicative offer.

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That date also matters because it is when Dutch voters go to the polls.

ECONOMIST: The European Central Bank

Under Dutch regulatory rules, Barclays must make its official offer to ABN shareholders on or before July 23, though is still unclear whether Dutch regulators also require RBS publish its official bid before that date.

FORBES: Barclays Wins A Round In ABN Battle