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Ke Yi Lim is a fresh graduate from Singapore Management University with a love for space, conspiracies, and all things to do with cats. In her free time, you can find her taking long walks whilst pondering about what lies beyond the universe.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Durian fruit myths: the many tall tales associated with the “King of Fruits”

Ke Yi Lim - 12th August 2021

Singapore's favourite fruit, the durian, has become the subject of myths and folk tales - each a testament to its cultural impact and importance

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Ke Yi Lim

Latest news

First do no harm? Treatments don’t need to be harmless, as long they do good

Pacemakers don’t work when they’re switched off – we should doubt studies that say otherwise

The meaning crisis, and how we rescue young men from reactionary politics

Scientific publication is now fully digital – so who is responsible for preserving our archives?

From the archive: Many Happy Returns – Are past-life regressions evidence for reincarnation?

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