QuickCheck: Is it true that dogs age 7 years with every human year?
IF DOGS really aged seven years for every one of our hooman years, then my two-year-old pup would already be a teenager!
QuickCheck: Is the ‘divide’ between East and West Berlin visible from space?
PETALING JAYA: It has been over 30 years since the Berlin Wall fell, uniting the east and west of the city.
QuickCheck: Is the folded hands emoji actually a high five and not a prayer?
EMOJIS serve as a visual representation in text-based communications and often allow people to vividly express their feelings and emotions in their message.
QuickCheck: Does a 'secret' airline exist to ferry people to Area 51?
OVER the years, the secret US military base known as “Area 51” has been the source of many urban legends, rumours, stories and mysteries.
QuickCheck: Can blinking slowly at a cat gain its trust?
CATS have gained an unfair reputation for being standoffish, especially when compared with other mammals. It has led to many who love cats or interact with them making it their mission to seek the ultimate key to unlocking kitty camaraderie.
QuickCheck: Can dogs sense pregnancy in humans?
IF YOU'VE spent any time scrolling through animal videos on social media, you've probably come across at least one heartwarming clip of a dog refusing to leave their pregnant owner's side, sparking a temporary touch of baby fever.
QuickCheck: Is a Nigerian staple food actually from Norway?
OVER the last five decades, blogs, publications, and magazines have claimed that one of the essential ingredients in Nigerian cuisine comes from Norway.
QuickCheck: Does eating chicken make you sleepy?
Hari Raya is here! After a month of fasting, Muslims in Malaysia can celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri and indulge in delicious local cuisine at the many open houses with their families and friends.
QuickCheck: Was lobster once food for peasants?
Whenever there's a celebration like a birthday, a wedding or an anniversary, there's usually good food as well.
Big 'discount' leaves many asking why
THE dragon hasn’t roared in yet, but the nation has been set aflame by the Federal Territories Pardons Board’s decision to cut former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s jail time by half to six years and give a super generous 78% discount on his fine from RM210mil to RM50mil.
Amazon is reportedly working on developing a smart fridge
Creepy or cool: The proposed technology could allow the device to monitor a user's buying habits and make suggestions.
QuickCheck: Is there a car-free village in the Netherlands?
CARS are a seemingly indispensable part of modern life, so much so that the very idea of a region that is completely car-free is unfathomable.
Quickcheck: Is it true that transparent bottles filled with red liquid repels cats?
WE'VE all seen this somewhere. A transparent bottle filled with red liquid is strategically placed in locations such as lawns or car porches.
Quick Check: Do airlines use tape to fix defects on planes?
WHEN flying, have you ever noticed minor defects like peeling paint on the wings of the aircraft you are boarding?
QuickCheck: Do pilots and co-pilots consume different meals on flights?
GETTING food poisoning in any situation is an unpleasant experience. But imagine getting it at 35,000 feet in the air, and having hundreds of passengers’ lives depend on you.
The devious cousin of inflation
I AM a careful shopper. I like to read labels on food packaging to check the ingredients, expiry dates and the weight to make sure I get the best value for my buck. For the most part, I will give the manufacturers the benefit of the doubt and trust what is labelled is true.
QuickCheck: Is it safe to eat food that has fallen on the floor within three seconds?
YOU’RE about to eat your favourite snack when you accidentally drop it on the floor. Some say it is still safe to eat if you pick it up within three seconds. Is the "three-second rule" true?
Style Recap 2022: A year's fashion roundup of the good, the sad and the ugly
In 2022, the fashion industry industry began cautiously returning to business as usual, and like every year, there were losses, gains, and controversies.
QuickCheck: Do we retain more information when reading printed text?
READING and learning are essential components of learning and self-improvement that are interconnected and mutually reinforcing.
QuickCheck: Did the avocado get its name from a word meaning testicle?
WHETHER put on toast, made into guacamole, incorporated into a smoothie or used as a sushi roll topping, avocados are not only delicious but have been linked to several health benefits. However, the origin of its name might be a bit unsavoury for some.
