With four national languages, a multicultural population and its infamous chewing gum ban, Singapore is one fascinating country. Singapore is a major financial hub and its airport makes it an easy flight from almost anywhere in the world. And recently we found 10 lesser-known facts about the Southeast Asian island nation that can make up for even the most embarrassing tourism campaign mistake. Click below to find out where Singapore got its name, what’s up with their time zone and why some people love hugging vending machines there!
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No lions, six time zones and fast walkers: 10 fascinating facts about Singapore
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Scott R Dixon
Jun 9, 2014 - Tweet
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Traffic accidents kill over 300,000 per year in SE Asia, Toyota calls in Taylor Swift to help
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Cara Clegg
May 21, 2014
For many people around the world, it’s an automatic reaction to buckle up whenever you get into a vehicle. However there are still many countries where, despite having the laws in place, there isn’t much of an awareness of the tragic consequences failing to strap yourself in can have…that’s where Taylor Swift comes in.
- Japan, SE Asia
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