[4] During the liberation of the Netherlands, gunfire was heard in Doodstil and five Germans ran through the village and threw their riffles in the canal.

[7] In 1989, it became real quiet when the bridge was restored and the road closed for ongoing traffic.

[8] In 2005, Doodstil participated in an internet competition for most beautiful place name of the Netherlands, and received 49% of the votes.

It was even visited by tour busses and the place name sign was stolen many times as a souvenir.

[5] The postal authority does not recognise Doodstil as a separate entity and has put it under Zandeweer.

The villa is a combination of Art Nouveau and Swiss chalet style, and has an attached carriage house.