Imagine that while you were on your mid-morning drive, a man came out of nowhere and jumped on your car to the car next to you while you were still moving. Now, that would startle anyone and could result in an accident. While this action movie-like scene sounds out of the ordinary, did a person really jump...
EVER wondered if eating spicy food could potentially be fatal? From the infamous spicy instant noodle challenge to our local spicy sambal, Malaysians have a passion for heat-packed dishes. However, could there be real dangers associated with all that spice? Is death by spicy food a real possibility? VERDICT: FALSE Dr Melvin Look, a surgeon specialising in weight loss and...
THE cosmos has a way of surprising us, and this month is no exception. Imagine looking up at the night sky and discovering a second moon orbiting our planet. But don't start planning your moon parties just yet. Could Earth really be welcoming a new celestial companion, even if just for a short while, or is this...
IMAGINE you’re on a holiday exploring the wonders of nature. Right before you retire to bed in your homey chalet, amidst the symphony of cicadas and rustling leaves around, a deep, guttural bellow rumbles through the air. The roar seems to shake the very ground beneath your feet. But you are not camping anywhere in the...
THE Jalan Telok Wanjah bridge in Alor Setar, Kedah may not be a tourist attraction like the old railway bridge there. Still, it was in the news recently – unfortunately, for the wrong reasons. A 20-second viral video shows a group of youths riding modified bicycles recklessly along the bridge, one of them even taking a tumble...
Scammers are getting more creative by the day. From non-existent investment schemes to promises of cash aid, unsuspecting victims become easy targets for such fake messages purportedly from legitimate organisations. Recently, it was reported that Pos Malaysia customers had received notifications about a “failed” delivery of #PosMalaysiaRun running kit. Is this a legitimate message from Pos...
There are 195 countries worldwide, so some people naturally assume that most nations have a single time zone. This is only true to a certain extent, though. Take Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, for instance. According to research, 23 countries have more than one time zones. But is it true that France has the most time zones in...
WHENEVER seafood is exported, any certificates attesting to its safety and legitimacy tend to be a boost to its perceived quality. This is especially so if the certificates appear to come from a government authority from the country the seafood is being exported from. Recently, it was claimed that Department of Veterinary Services certificates accompanying seafood being...
FOR how beautiful and diverse nature is, the scientific names used to classify various living organisms are often rather dry – after all, the nomenclature is meant to serve a practical purpose, which often leads to lots of obscure biological jargon. However, scientists are not an entirely humourless bunch. Certain species have been bestowed names that pay...
Speeding is a crime because it puts the occupants of the offending vehicle in danger, as well as everyone else on the road. Recently, a viral video of a dash camera made its rounds on social media. It shows a white van speeding on an expressway in Gombak before clipping a motorcycle, causing an accident, and...
