There's nothing like a double espresso to kickstart your morning, especially if it's extracted from medium- or dark-roasted beans. What a tasty way to begin the day.
I enjoy coffee, but I'm not a caffeine addict so it's not a must for me to consume. In fact, lately, I've only been drinking it once or twice a week - doing this ensures that when I do drink it (to power my way through a hectic day), the caffeine kick will be well and truly felt.
I did not stop drinking coffee thrice a day
As we've previously established and regularly highlighted, Japan is pretty weird.
And as it turns out, Germany's kinda weird, too:
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The above video has been making its rounds on social media, and the simplest description of it is that it's a game where they are trying to cut an object (here, a pretzel) EXACTLY in half. It's pretty amazing that the person actually succeeds, but the fact that this is a game at all (on TV, no less) is fascinating.
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We've all experienced making a bad financial decision at some point in our lives. Perhaps it was an impulse buy or a celebratory splurge on something we didn't need or have a use for.
But the worst kind of bad financial decision is one that's made for the purpose of keeping up with others in your work, social, or family circle/s. Even if the item is useful, acquiring it just to 'stay current' is not a good use of your money. I think we can all agree on this.
Photo: Engin Akyurt,
For some unexplained reason, I have been on a bit of a astronomy/science-fiction binge lately, having tumbled down yet one more Youtube rabbit hole. Having also recently watched Mickey 17, 'other worlds' have been on my mind.
Now, beyond my love for science fiction and occasional forays onto the Internet, my astronomical knowledge is limited at best. I was playing around with a fascinating online visualiser (Solar System Scope), and just from randomly clicking around the solar system i stu
When you think of snow, I think its only natural to think about snowballs. And I'm sure everyone that has ever experienced snowfall would have grabbed a handful and chucked it at their nearest friend.
Of course, trust the Japanese to turn it into a sport. Yukigassen, which translates to 'snow battle'.
In concept, yukigassen doesn't actually sound all that complicated. It's basically a mix of capture-the-flag and dodgeball, except with snowballs. Kids all around the world ha
I've recently noticed that late-night grocery shopping has become an activity that I enjoy from time to time. It kind of started when friends suggested to meet at the carpark of Tampines Giant Hypermarket for a chatting session (I know, car guys are weird) - I figured that since I was there, I might as well just pop in and buy some stuff for breakfast (Giant has some of the most affordable and tasty Croissants).
Gradually, I realised that it is quite enjoyable to grocery shop late at
All who joined us at the latest Mycarforum hangout with Zeekr got to learn more about the leading safety features and design elements of the new Zeekr X!
Shopping for a new electric crossover is fast becoming a difficult task: It seems as if a new option is entering our market every other week. But the lucky few who joined us on the evening of 27 February 2025 should have an easier time picking out their next car.
This latest iteration of the Mycarforum hangout saw a total of 39 Mycarf
Here’s a quick fun fact for those who’ve sworn themselves entirely off TikTok, out of the fear of having to run yet another social media account: You don’t actually need to log in to the app to scroll it.
Quite incredibly (but also quite scarily), the platform’s algorithm is still able to curate an incredible array of videos that it thinks will make you want to keep scrolling. And for this existential-crisis-ridden 28-year old, it’s decided to feed videos more along the 'self-help’ route re
If there's one natural food (aka can be eaten raw) that I absolutely love, it's honey. Yes, there are countless varieties from around the world, but for this story, we'll talk about the kind that comes straight out of a hive, complete with honeycomb.
I'm not an expert on this topic, but every time I consume raw, unprocessed honey, it tastes a lot better compared to honey that comes in a jar. No squeeze-bottle honey for me, please.
Perhaps it's just my imagination, but raw honey doesn't
Ahh Japan. The destination that many travellers desire. The perennial trending subject on social media.
Japanese cuisine, culture, quirks, technology, and everything kawaii have inspired endless posts, stories, reels, YouTube videos, and TikToks. If one didn't know better, you'd think it was the dream destination on this planet.
While I love the food, the service and the shopping, the sheer number of tourists (me included) has become a turn-off. I'm not talking about those who inconven
Note: Click here to read Pt. 1, where the journey began in Hong Kong.
NEXT UP: CHONGQING
Day 3, cont.: Dad had decided on the scenic route to Chongqing - train. We did not realise that the immigration process at the Hong Kong Kowloon West station involved both the Hong Kong and Chinese authorities, so we found ourselves in a rush to board the train (we boarded minutes before the scheduled departure).
Through the eight-hour journey, the passing sights made me realise the diversity
The new Audi House of Progress Singapore is a brand new retail space that promises to deliver elevated experiences.
The new Audi House of Progress Singapore is the German marque's brand new flagship retail space, combining retail opportunities with customer-centric experiences. With the brand transitioning to a direct-to-consumer sales model, the House of Progress represents the definitive touchpoint where guests can get up close and personal with the Audi brand.
But, this is no simple
It used to be that when a person was visiting China for the first time, the natural choice was Beijing. No better way to learn about a country than a visit to its capital, amirite? Having had their fill of Peking duck and climbed the Great Wall of China, the next places they would likely look at are those on the east coast - Shanghai, Nanjing, perhaps Harbin.
In recent times though, the southwestern parts of China have gotten much coverage on social media. Chongqing, the country’s largest c
Ok, the title might be slightly misleading, but there is still a Japan-link.
So, pufferfish. Specifically, a wikipedia entry called Pufferfish mating ritual.
Long story short, one particular species of pufferfish make complex geometric circles in the sand to attract a mate. And this particular species is found only in Japan.
It's beautiful. It's bizarre. And it's absolutely amazing.
From the wikipedia entry: In a 2014 documentary by the BBC, narrator David Atten
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a brutal sport that, in recent decades, has grown to significant prominence.
Whatever you make of the sport (and the often complicated and sometimes problematic climate that swirls around it), there's no denying its popularity, driven in large part by the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) brand - a multi-billion-dollar global enterprise.
But if partially-clothed men/women beating the s*it out of each other is not quite your thing, may I interest you in
Fireflies. Not a topic I think about often, if at all, but here we are.
On a recent podcast episode, I learnt that the light that fireflies emit is nearly 100% efficient. That's amazing (nature generally is). And it is precisely the study of fireflies (and their light) that has allowed the development of more efficient LED lights.
On a whim, I did a bit of extra Googling, and lo and behold, Japan pops up once more, with yet another culturally-unique eccentricity.
In Japan, ther
It is safe to say that one way or another, the majority of Singaporean men have served their country. Be it sleeping in the jungles of Mandai, walking the beat on the streets of Clarke Quay on New Year’s Eve, or putting out fires (literally) clad in heavy protective gear, most local and naturalised male citizens have given up, as the song goes, “two years of our time”.
But many have differing views of National Service. Some see it as a hindrance, a waste of time. Some see it as an opportuni
Some of my colleagues will know that I make electronic music outside of work and school. A stark contrast from the impression I give off (several people throughout my teenage years told me I seemed more like a classical guy).
Truth be told, I wasn’t always into music. Growing up in an average Singaporean Chinese household, my main sources were either the sporadic exposure to radio stations, or more frequently the theme songs of whatever was playing on KidsCentral/Okto (RIP free-to-air kids
On a recent podcast episode, this hilarious nugget of information was brought up: "Zebras have the loudest farts".
What.
I have spent some time Googling this, and I cannot yet definitely verify the accuracy of this statement. But there is some scientific basis to it - zebras are hindgut fermenters, and there's a whole bunch of biology behind it but the important takeaway is that yes, zebras fart plenty. This also explains their 'bum-heavy' shape, similar to cows, horses, el
"Don't keep it bottled up inside" is a saying many of us are familiar with. By now, most of us are aware that ignoring your emotions is an unhealthy practice. Yet many of us do it anyway.
I don't think I'm particularly stoic, but as I get older, I've realised that I do tend to not express how I'm feeling, and that this practice has led to anxiety.
One example of this happened just a few weeks ago. Prior to this year's Motor Show, I had trouble sleeping. I would keep waking up with my m
Rain rain rain. Over the past few days there's been nothing but epic, unceasing rain.
So let's talk meteorology. I don't want to oversimplify the profession nor the field as I'm sure it's both wide and deep, but one of the meteorological functions is to study weather patterns and produce weather reports. That's effectively what allows forecasts (I think), and what is necessary to produce such a news report: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pub-flash-floods-monsoon-surge-jan-10-13-
The start of a new year is always a happy time for me. Apart from gatherings and mini reunions, January is when I reflect on everything I've accomplished last year, while mentally noting the things I still need to work on.
Resolutions, though, are not for me. While it's not wrong to list some and strive towards them like goals, I think making resolutions is not the optimal way for me to reach new milestones, because more often than not, they're declared 'in the moment'. Or worse, after you'
THERE'S A NEW TOKYO XTREME RACER GAME ON THE WAYYYY!!!! This is the best news for fans of this rather understated and obscure racing game. Also known as Shutoko Battle in Japan, this is a series of racing games by Genki, a Japanese game company that was founded in 1990.
Tokyo Xtreme Racer 3 is one of the most popular game in the series as it features many cars, opponents and an extensive map
For those that have never heard of these games, I'll give you a quick run-down. Inspired by the
The Dongfeng Box may be small, but it comes packed with many great features, proving that good things do come in small packages.
"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get", goes the popular saying. Thankfully, there's no unpleasant surprises awaiting you with this box.
With its wide sweep of nifty features, its compact exterior dimensions, and its economical drivetrain, the Dongfeng Box wants to change how we take on our inner-city commutes. Sit up for
The members of the Sgcarmart media team recently put its heads together to prepare something special and festive for our readers and viewers - which you can both read about and watch on Instagram - and as we were sitting down to plan things out, we were faced at one point with a deceptively simple question:
What are the different meanings behind the colours we associate with Christmas?
In my very non-expert eyes, three distinct colours stand out: Red, green and white primarily,
