IN A world where military power often defines a nation's strength, Iceland stands as an intriguing exception. Despite its small size and population, this island nation has opted out of maintaining a traditional military force. Could it be true that Iceland, a member of NATO, has no standing army? Verdict: TRUE Occupying merely 103,000sq km, Iceland is known to be...
CLEANUP on Aisle Six – voyeur detected. A viral video on Facebook shows a man walking up behind a woman in a supermarket and crouching in an attempt to take an upskirt video. When she notices him, he quickly pretends to look at a box of goods on a shelf. It is said that the incident occurred in...
IN OUR country known for its tropical climate, the idea of a white Christmas might seem like a distant dream. Yet, Malaysia has witnessed snowfall, albeit in unusual circumstances, that has left many curious about this rare phenomenon. So, is it true that Malaysia has ever experienced a white Christmas? Verdict: FALSE Malaysia, celebrated for its warm, tropical climate, has...
IN OUR country known for its tropical climate, the idea of a white Christmas might seem like a distant dream. Yet, Malaysia has witnessed snowfall, albeit in unusual circumstances, that has left many curious about this rare phenomenon. So, is it true that Malaysia has ever experienced a white Christmas? Verdict: FALSE Malaysia, celebrated for its warm, tropical climate, has...
IN THE avian world, age is but a number—especially for a remarkable Laysan albatross named Wisdom. This extraordinary bird continues to defy expectations by nesting at an age when most would have long retired from parenthood. But is it true that the world's oldest known wild bird has laid an egg at the age of 74? Verdict: TRUE The US...
FEW natural elements have contributed as much to modern technology as metals, and of all the various metals in existence, one is particularly ubiquitous: copper. As early as primary school, children are taught about copper’s exceptional electrical conductivity. Many readers will have fond memories of science experiments with copper wires! Copper is widely used in electrical wiring,...
TALES of human-animal conflict are on the rise, with incidents occurring throughout the country. Recently, it was reported that residents of Kampung Lubuk Tualang in Kedah were in fear of a predator that was attacking their pets and livestock. Is it true that a clouded leopard was caught in the area after several attacks on livestock and...
SIRENS and flashing lights always draw the attention of the crowd, especially if accompanied by raised voices and the sight of policemen in full riot gear. Several videos of such an incident have gone viral, with comments saying that the incident happened at Penang International Airport. Did such an incident occur there? Verdict: FALSE Malaysia Airports Bhd (MAHB) reassured the...
GIVEN the distances, flights between India and Malaysia can take some time; for example, the average modern Kuala Lumpur-to-Chennai flight takes about just over three hours to go from airport to airport. With that said, it would be fair to say that such trips were much rougher, slower, longer and more dangerous affairs back in the...
PROTEIN sources don't exactly come cheap these days, and savvy shoppers have been scouring wet markets, neighbourhood shops, hypermarkets and even supermarkets for bargains. Certain kinds of fish are still a viable budget-friendly option, but it seems one seafood vendor has taken affordability to extremes – and is selling fresh whole fish at only 20sen each. Is...
