Editor's note: We have casinos that can rival Monaco's too.
Do you know that 31st January 1934 was the coldest day in Singapore? The temperature that day was a record low of 19.4°C.
Editor's note: When was the last time (in our lifetime) did our temperature ever dipped to below 27°C?
Do you know that Singapore has the world’s highest man-made water fall? The 30 meter high water fall is located in Jurong Bird Park.
Editor's note: That's about 8-story high!
Do you know that the first botanical gardens were at Fort Canning Hill? They were opened in 1822, closed in 1829, reopened in 1836 and finally abandoned in 1846.
Editor's note: Have you visited Fort Canning Park?
Do you know that the local favorite television character Phua Chu Kang once appeared on the popular US reality television series The Amazing Race? He gave out clues to the participants in Season 3 of the hit television series.
Editor's note: A debate on the local media followed his appearance on the show as to whether he was the right 'icon' to represent Singapore.
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