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Fastest Moving Ping Pong Ball
In 2015, Singapore Polytechnic students built Singapore’s first supersonic ping pong ball bazooka which reached 428.6m per sec (Mach 1.25). A new batch of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering students using an improved suction pump and 3D-printed nozzle, achieved a speed of 833m per sec or Mach 2.43 on 7 Jan 2019. This is arguably Singapore’s fastest projectile without the use of combustion ... Read More »
Largest Ruyi
Ancient Chinese drawings often show people in authority carrying a ruyi or a curved sceptre. During the Qing dynasty it was customary for the Emperor to present deserving generals and nobles with jade ruyis as a mark of favour. This last jadeite ruyi carved by renowned Wu Jin De of Zhengzhou was sold to Mdm Choi Ngo of Hong Kong in 1999 for ... Read More »
Largest Gathering Of Shetland Sheepdogs
93 Shetland Sheepdogs (also known as Shelties) gathered at Singapore Botanic Gardens with their owners on 6 Jan 2019. After the registrations, they took part in a 2-km walk in the gardens. The event was organised by the newly-formed Singapore Sheltie Lovers Club. Read More »
Most Number Of People Sending Out Postcards From A Single Location
Shoppers at West Coast Plaza during the Christmas season could have their photos taken and mailed out as postcards to their loved ones courtesy of ‘Santa’s Express’. There was even an antique mailbox to slot in the cards. At the end of the festive celebration on 1 Jan 2019, a total of 1,113 postcards were collected and mailed out. Read More »
Longest Bar Slide With Beer Can
Customers at Chijmes who present their same-day receipts during the Christmas season had the chance to try sliding a can of beer on a custom-made bar. Those who achieved the longest distances were invited to compete in the finals on 22 Dec 2018. Of the 9 finalists, Benjamin Oh achieved the furthest distance of 9.82m without the opened beer can toppling over ... Read More »
