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Does the pleat in a chef's hat represent something?

Media & Journalism
Kritik | August 26, 2025

Does the pleat in a chef's hat represent something...

By Hee May Yee HAVE you ever noticed how tall and pleated a chef's hat is, but never truly wondered...

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Does β€˜buah keluak’ contain a deadly toxin?

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Kritik | August 22, 2025

Does β€˜buah keluak’ contain a deadly toxin?

By Tan Yi Liang FROM the kitchens and dining rooms of stately homes in Melaka and Penang to Peranaka...

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Do dolphins β€˜enjoy’ a puffer fish's deadly toxins?

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Kritik | August 20, 2025

Do dolphins β€˜enjoy’ a puffer fish's deadly toxins?

By Kristene S.Marie THE toxins of pufferfish are often feared, and rightfully so. They can paralyse...

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Was Napoleon really short?

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Kritik | August 18, 2025

Was Napoleon really short?

By Kristene S. Marie NAPOLEON Bonaparte, the legendary military leader and Emperor of France, is oft...

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Is there really a volcano famous for its 'blue' lava?

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Kritik | August 15, 2025

Is there really a volcano famous for its 'blue' la...

By Kristene S. Marie VOLCANIC eruptions have impacted some parts of history and even destroyed citie...

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Has Peninsular Malaysia ever been the source of an earthquake?

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Kritik | August 13, 2025

Has Peninsular Malaysia ever been the source of an...

By Niklas Albakri MANY believe Malaysia's location keeps it safe from seismic activity, often dismis...

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Did beavers help a government save money?

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Kritik | August 12, 2025

Did beavers help a government save money?

By Bernard Cheah BEAVERS are known to build dams in rivers as shelters, causing problems to the popu...

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Fact Or Fake? How To Fact-Check Online Articles

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Kritik | August 8, 2025

Fact Or Fake? How To Fact-Check Online Articles

By Emma We’ve all seen Facebook posts about sensational β€œnews” stories. Some claim that aliens have...

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Do earthquakes 'make' gold seams?

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Kritik | August 8, 2025

Do earthquakes 'make' gold seams?

By Niklas Albakri THE Earth's mighty tremors are known for their destructive power, capable of toppl...

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Is it true that ants eggs are a delicacy in some South-East Asian regions?

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Kritik | August 7, 2025

Is it true that ants eggs are a delicacy in some S...

By Gisele Soo SOME travellers really do go the extra mile to hunt for interesting (or exotic) eats....

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Is there a mud-themed ball sport in Vietnam?

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Kritik | August 6, 2025

Is there a mud-themed ball sport in Vietnam?

By Gisele Soo WE have heard of mud baths or hot springs. Besides being known for their therapeutic v...

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Why does my laptop sound like (and feel as hot as) a jet engine?

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Kritik | August 5, 2025

Why does my laptop sound like (and feel as hot as)...

By The Star BERLIN:  Computers can fail even at temperatures of 30Β°C, especially when they are...

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