In 1975, a Vietnamese Air Force pilot claimed he was making a routine supply run and took off on a massive C-130 plane. Instead, he fleed. To Singapore. Read More
While most think that bubble tea is a Taiwanese beverage, one theory tracks the origin of the drink to our own backyard. To Cendol. Read More
Swindling almost S$117 million from banks to spend at international casinos, he also became the world's second biggest gambler. Read More
Everyone knows of the KTM railway line that runs from Woodlands to Tanjong Pagar. But did you know that there is another railroad hidden in Jurong? Read More
He also played a part in the creation of the CPF, Meet-the-People Sessions and Singapore's bilingual education policies. Read More
A topless cabaret modelled after those in Paris, Tokyo and Las Vegas. In Singapore. Read More
Representing an entire country with one piece of cloth is no easy task. That is especially the case for a young, diverse country with no unifying traits. Read More
Here’s the history behind why soldiers can get punished for walking on grass patches, or for cutting across parade squares. Read More
With Hitler’s invasion of Poland, the Second World War is well underway. Together with the destruction and devastation of war,... Read More
All her life, Rose Chan had battled sexism, chauvinism, judgement and poverty, and had come out on top. But there was one battle she was destined to lose. Read More
Operation Rimau: A Daring Mission. A Tragic End. Read More
At one point, Singapore had more than 6,000 guns, with its streets having a serious gun crime issue. Here's how we changed that. Read More
