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observerplus (27)in #singapore • 7 years ago
Dating apps are here to stay, says Paktor CTO
Looking for love? Photo: gettyimages You might need to polish up your profile to get better results. Ng Jing Shen, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for local dating app…
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observerplus (27)in #climatechange • 7 years ago
Of ice and land: What you need to know about the A68 iceberg
A trillion-tonne iceberg named A68, eight times the size of Singapore broke off from the Larsen C ice shelf between July 10 and 12 2017. Photo: NYT Between 10 and 12 July…
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observerplus (27)in #autism • 7 years ago
Mental issues more prevelant amongst young adults with autism
A new study sheds light on mental health and autism. Photo: Pixabay According to a new study , young adults with autism have a higher chance of being diagnosed with a…
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observerplus (27)in #halal • 7 years ago
Halal and Haram: A matter of exclusivism?
Is ‘halal’ divisive and exclusivist? Photo: HHWT The Muslim community raised many questions about halal food and certification during the annual bazaar held at…
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observerplus (27)in #technology • 7 years ago
Google might offer you a job – if you find hidden puzzles and solve them
Apple and other tech companies are hiding jobs in plain sight Photo: Kartikey Das Zack Whittaker wasn’t expecting to stumble upon a hidden Apple job post while working –…
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observerplus (27)in #crime • 7 years ago
12 less well-known offences in Singapore
Now you know! Photo: United Locksmith In April 2017, two female students were arrested for using their boarding passes to meet their South Korean idol in the transit…
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observerplus (27)in #lgbtq • 7 years ago
10 of Thailand’s most beautiful transwomen
Be prepared to have your heart stolen. Hotter than your girlfriend! Photo: Chiangrai Times Thailand is known for being the land of smiles… and transgender. From models…
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observerplus (27)in #shopping • 7 years ago
10 shopping spots for the shopaholic in Taiwan
Get ready to shop till you drop! Photo: Asiana Tours Taiwan is also known as shopping heaven – with cheap shoes, bags, clothes and more recently, their skincare…
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observerplus (27)in #history • 7 years ago
The Deadliest Islanders Of The Andaman
They are thought to be the direct descendants of the first human population that migrated out of Africa, and have lived in the Andaman Islands for close to 65,000 years. To put…
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observerplus (27)in #cats • 7 years ago
Did you know? There’s a cat species called “Singapura”
One of the smallest cat breeds in the world, the Singapura cat is believed to have originated from the little red dot. Photo: Animals Club SINGAPORE – The Singapura…
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observerplus (27)in #woman • 7 years ago
First known film of “comfort women” reportedly discovered
While the video was reportedly shot in China, “comfort” zones for sexual services existed in Singapore during WWII as well. Photo: The Seoul Times SEOUL – A rare…
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observerplus (27)in #mars • 7 years ago
Here’s a sneak peek of NASA’s upcoming Mars Rover
It would be an understatement to describe it as ‘high-tech’. Photo: NASA According to NASA, if all is well, the next Martian Rover will make its debut in July 2020.…
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observerplus (27)in #singapore • 7 years ago
Millennials at work: Enlightened or Entitled?
We breakdown the different views on millennials at the workplace. Photo: Shutterstock Millennials. You either love em’ or hate em’. Known as those born from roughly…
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observerplus (27)in #science • 7 years ago
Nothing in the world like a GIF of an exploding star
On March 21, 2016, NASA scientists recorded something literally out of this world. Photo: The Telegraph The scientists captured images of an exploding star, also known…
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observerplus (27)in #himalaya • 7 years ago
Himalayan glaciers are now ‘living entities’
Swathes of Himalayan Glaciers are now granted the status of ‘living entities’ in an effort to protect and preserve them. INDIA, DEHRADUN – In an effort to protect…
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observerplus (27)in #environment • 7 years ago
How a woman survived a deadly tornado in a bathtub
Despite being flung into the air and thrown into the woods, a woman hiding in a bathtub managed to survive. Not only that, she was unharmed! Photo: Washington Post…
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observerplus (27)in #science • 7 years ago
Mysterious explosion in 1908 still leaves scientists guessing
More than a century ago, a fireball greater than the atomic bomb exploded in the air in Siberia, leaving little trace of its occurrence on Earth. On June 30, 1908 , an…
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observerplus (27)in #history • 7 years ago
Most beautiful library in the world: Clementinum library
The ancient library houses ancient literary works and the complex is still being expanded on today. Photo: Wikimedia Commons PRAGUE – Clementinum Library in Bohemia is…
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observerplus (27)in #diabetes • 7 years ago
Most Asians don’t produce enough insulin, more prone to diabetes
It’s all about your genetics and diet, folks! Photo: Pixabay Local researchers may have finally found the reason for the growing diabetes rate in Singapore. While it is…
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observerplus (27)in #drugs • 7 years ago
Magic mushrooms – the ‘safest’ drug, and a remedy?
Magic mushrooms are reported to be safer as compared to other drugs like cocaine, ecstasy and LSD. Research also suggests that it could treat depression. Photo: Mirror…
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