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Did the phrase 'tying the knot' come from an actual wedding ritual?

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Kritik | August 28, 2025

Did the phrase 'tying the knot' come from an actua...

By Ali'sha Alix THE phrase "tying the knot" has become a familiar way of describing marriage, often...

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Does space smell like burnt steak and body odour?

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Kritik | August 27, 2025

Does space smell like burnt steak and body odour?

By Hee May Yee WE ALL know that space is empty. The vast majority of space is devoid of anything, in...

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

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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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