The world map is a lie.
Well, sort of. If you think of a 2D, rectangular world map, the image that comes to mind is what's called a Mercator projection:
It's... a map, no doubt, but with some very obvious distortions. The most obvious one being Antarctica, which seems like almost another planet, as well as Greenland being absolutely massive and seemingly the same size as Africa, when it is in fact 1/14 the size.
Representing a 3D sphere (Earth) on a 2D surface is fundament
Car enthusiasts are an emotional bunch. So, I naturally develop feelings for things on wheels, be it four wheels or two.
However, I was surprised to discover that I had become attached to my old pair of sneakers, whose soles are so worn that it hurts to wear them.
That is the unequivocal signal to retire them. But I must say "Thank you" before bidding them goodbye.
The laceless design is convenient, saving time when you need to rush off in the morning
Through thick and
After having lived with it for two decades, I no longer question it: Any trip towards Punggol MRT, and out of the estate, requires me to take the LRT first.
I’ve always known at the back of my head that my estate is sort of a special one-out-of-three. (Or three-and-a-half.) Only Sengkang and Bukit Panjang also have full LRT loops, while the latter also has a single-line that connects to Choa Chu Kang MRT station.
But since I’ve been relatively shielded from the woes of commuters on th
All who joined us at the latest Mycarforum hangout with the Smart #1 got the chance to learn more about one of newest brands to officially enter Singapore.
After visiting the Lexus LBX in May, Mycarforum has now visited yet another crossover also perfect for taking on Singapore's streets!
This time, we visited the new Smart #1, in both its 'Pro+' and 'Brabus' variants, at a swanky new pop-up showroom, located at 209 Pandan Gardens Road. This new space is set to serve as the temporary h
I was randomly Googling trivia facts about Japan, and one interesting one came up:
"Up to the 1970s, there was no salmon sushi. Norwegians introduced salmon to the sushi makers in Japan in the 1980s."
That's, interesting. After all, I rather suspect that when most people think of sushi or sashimi, salmon would be the first fish that comes to mind. Heck, even Apple's emoji suggestion for sushi on my Macbook Pro Touch Bar (🍣) features a salmon nigiri alongside a tuna one. Salmon has bec
We've seen the memes and watched the reels about how introverts feel so run down after going out with friends or socialising at an event that they must isolate themselves for the next two days (or is it two weeks?).
I'm no psychologist or psychiatrist, but this is supposedly because introverts don't want to be around other people. Anecdotally, they do enjoy spending time with friends, but perhaps not with all of them at once.
Since I enjoy the company of my friends, perhaps I am an ex
The Internet, and especially in this social media age, can be a dark and problematic space. While there's no denying that social media brought new dimensions to our lives, there's also no escaping the reality that it has also accelerated toxic behaviour and helped drive some of the darker forces of society. Many studies have also found strong links between social media and adverse effects on mental health.
So, it's refreshing to every once in awhile stumble onto a quirky sub-culture within
The Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R has always been a dream car of mine. Now, if you are also a car enthusiast that love these cars, you would know that the R34 is a car that is much better modified than left stock and original, well, unless you are talking about a Z-Tune or Nismo Omori Factory's Clubman Race Spec cars.
Mine's R34 is one of the most iconic modified R34s out there
Top Secret's R34 in its iconic gold shade is yet another famous example of a tuned R34
Many tuning
With its decades of experience working with high-end supercars, Hong Seh Motors brings its Authorised Dealer level of service to you at a reasonable cost.
There are thousands of car workshops in Singapore - some aim to offer the lowest prices, some specialise on body work, and some tackle complicated repairs. Spoilt by so many choices, how then do you know which workshop to entrust your car to?
For most owners of new cars, it isn't difficult - the Authorised Dealers will handle it. But
Have you ever found yourself obsessing over a fad or an object that you grow tired of after a few months, or even just after a few weeks?
You feel as if you're entering one passing phase after another. When one ends, you feel tired and empty at the same time, yet you can't help but seek the next thing to occupy your mind.
Is this a product of our connection/addiction to social media, in our endless bid to find the next entertaining or educational reel? Is it all just an attempt to find
I'm guessing we're all pretty familiar with mascots. Maybe not up close and personal, but at least the simple idea/concept of them. Mickey Mouse at Disneyland, the Michelin Man, even Singa, Singapore's own mascot to champion the National Courtesy Campaign.
But Japan, ah, Japan. Japan takes mascots to a whole new level.
Dubbed Yuru-chara, Japan appears obsessed with mascots. There are mascots for everything. Prefectures, museums, even the police. And, at least until 2020, there was an
While the urge to further upgrade this tiny crawler is always there, this time's update isn't about that.
It's about putting the crawler to good use! With the miniature Defender tested on rough terrain, this time round we decided to head to Rifle Range Trail with some friends for a nice, extended trail crawling session. Just imagine hiking, but with our RC cars in tow as well!
While the previous crawling spot was just a plot of land with the various obstacles carved out by other
On a recent episode of a podcast, Singapore came up once again (it’s a British podcast, and probably my favourite podcast), and the associated statistic was… notable.
Here it is: According to a Gallup poll in 2012, Singapore was ranked the least emotional country in the world.
First sentence of the associated Gallup news article: “Singaporeans are the least likely in the world to report experiencing emotions of any kind on a daily basis.”
And, this… honestly feels quite true. It’s
Is it a marker of age, slowly but surely creeping up? Or of a latent desire to appear more appreciative of the finer things in life than I’m naturally inclined to do?
Either way, it started about two months ago when I stumbled upon an old room spray that I used to give a few puffs through my revolving door of dorm rooms through uni.
I’m not going to reveal my age but my uni days were... let's just say, more than a few years back - and also more than enough time for you to seriously st
Our Tampines Hub opened in 2017 and now hosts a 5,000-seat stadium, Tampines Regional Library, six rooftop swimming pools as well as a running track, amongst other attractions.
Of course, there's always the chance that you're visiting because you need help from the 24-hour Public Service Centre or help to satiate your hunger at McDonalds.
Manoeuvrability: Tight or not?
Wide driveways mean there's plenty of space to manoeuvre your car into a parking lot here, and the lots the
"Hello uncle!!!"
The daughter of one of my neighbours, probably no older than four, animatedly greeted me as I passed them along the corridor. I courteously smiled and said hello in return.
The child's parents praised her. "Oh good! You said hi to uncle!"
Whoever this girl's pre-school teachers are, they are also doing a great job of helping to raise a polite child.
Photo: Aaron Blanco Tejedor, Unsplash
Unbeknownst to them, however, was the swell of anxiety that th
The BYD eT3 compact van has had a large impact on how businesses do their logistics here. And it's now set to develop an even larger presence still.
The BYD eT3 has been the best-selling electric van here in Singapore for the past four years despite facing significant challenges including the reduction of the CVES rebate, high commercial vehicle COE price premiums, and sustained competition from rival brands.
To achieve such a feat, there must be more behind the eT3 than its clean driv
The concept of time travel has fascinated me since I first watched Back to the Future. After all, the idea of being able to travel to the past so you can change the future is a concept that fascinates many.
Wouldn't it be great if you could turn back the clock and say, re-take that test you failed, or prevent yourself from making big mistakes? The possibilities are endless.
However, almost everyone I've spoken to about this has the same idea: Travel back 20 years, buy the right stocks,
No one likes a crying baby, right? Babies + crying = bad. That is a universal equation, regardless of whether you are a parent or not. Try getting through a 13-hour flight with a wailing baby next to you.
Except, of course, not in Japan.
I present you: The Naki Sumo Crying Baby Festival.
As if sumo wrestling is itself not already quite a specific and peculiar Japanese thing, there is additionally this unique festival ritual that has apparently been around for 400 year
I'm not convinced any country does weird better than Japan. And when it comes to weird Japanese things, the list could go on forever. Music, fashion, video games, TV commercials, the list goes on and on and on (and I'll eventually get to a few of them).
However, my one new discovery that I want to draw your attention to is this:
From the country (and specifically the network) that brought us Takeshi Castle and Ninja Warrior, we now get this incredibly inspired and hilarious
On my last post, I've completed the build of my RC crawler, a miniature Land Rover Defender. What's left is of course to bring it out and test it out on some uneven surfaces!
While I should probably try it out before adding more mods... I still ended up purchasing the entire catalogue of available upgrades to throw at my crawler
But I ended up modding more stuff before I even took it outdoors. The upgraded suspension that I first used weren't smooth enough for my liking, hence I got an
Have you ever found yourself mesmerised by overlanding and off-roading videos, just watching those lifted off-roaders conquering obstacle after obstacle, kicking up mud, driving through puddles, inching down steep slopes and climbing up steep gradients that seem impossible to scale?
I sure did, but without the time, money and commitment to actually do it, I could only remain as a spectator behind my computer screen...
This scale crawler had a ladder-frame chassis along with live-axles
I do enjoy reality tv, especially those competition-style ones. I still watch Survivor (45 seasons and 24 years on), and growing up I enjoyed shows like Fear Factor, The Amazing Race, even American Idol.
However, I’ll be the first to admit that reality tv can become tedious. After all, with every show, it’s about finding one good concept, then just rehashing it over and over until the show is eventually cancelled. And of course, questions will always arise about just how ‘real’ these shows
The SRM T3 EV, with its 1.6-tonne payload and 355km city and 300km combined driving range, is an electric lorry for sustainable commercial operations.
Today, with climate change upon us, the pressing need to adopt sustainable practices has convinced many to move away from fossil fuels. Companies that used to rely on diesel power are increasingly turning to electric commercial vehicles.
Certain firms, however, require greater hauling power than what electric commercial vans can provide. T
Details matter. Whether it's work or life in general, details matter.
This statement rang true during a short walking tour organised by the National Heritage Board (NHB) called Architrek Through Time: An Architectural Odyssey through Landmarks.
The two-hour walking tour sounded simple enough. Starting from Exit B at City Hall MRT station, our guides, architects from DP Architects, would take us to places such as St Andrew's Cathedral, National Gallery, Supreme Court, Victoria Theatre,