11 Things You Didn’t Know Were Invented in Belgium

US companies account for one-third of private sector investment in R&D in Belgium, according to a new report by AmCham Belgium. Here are just a few of the products that have come out of their R&D activities here:

1. The new formula of a popular soft drink

2. A new treatment for tuberculosis

3. A more powerful laundry detergent

4. A small device to protect your online security

5. A different type of payment card

6. A natural, zero-calorie sweetener

7. A stain and liquid repellent to protect your leather goods

8. A better coating for floors

9. A high-tech bag to deliver nutrients to patients intravenously

10. Improved insulation for building construction

11. A technology that gives plastic a better feel