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To eat it seems to be the sacrifice of self-respect," wrote 19th-century American journalist Bayard Taylor. French naturalist Henri Mouhot was a bit less delicate: "On first tasting it I thought it like the flesh of some animal in a state of putrefaction." Hate them or — as millions already do — love them, for many durians are nothing less than "hell on the outside and heaven on the inside." Th..

You’ve probably seen images of Singapore’s national icon, the mythical Merlion with the head of a lion and the body of a fish. A fishy tale The Merlion's body symbolises Singapore's humble beginnings as a fishing village when it was called Temasek, which comes from the same root as the word tasek ('lake' in Malay). Its head represents Singapore’s original name, Singapura, or ‘lion cit..

Awareness of sleeping positions and proper pillows can minimize neck pain As with so many things, when it comes to neck pain, an ounce of prevention may be worth a pound of cure. It's true that some causes of neck pain, such as age-related wear and tear, are not under your control. On the other hand, there are many things you can do to minimize your risk. One place to start is to look at how yo..

Forget to buy a souvenir from your last vacation to Singapore? Looking for something to help your dream about the next one? You've found the right place! Acemarketing.com.sg is your one-stop-shop for the best Singapore souvenirs. From key chains to refrigerator magnets and so much more, you will find the perfect item to help share your memories with friends and family. These themed items are also ..

It came without ribbons! It came without tags! It came without packages, boxes or bags! And he puzzled three hours, till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before! "Maybe Christmas," he thought, "Doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more!" In the Dr. Seuss classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch believed that a ..