THE WIDER WORLD · READER QUESTION
What are the three most expensive Pokémon cards ever sold?
Asked by Thierry · Seremban
A Pikachu drawing sold for $16.5 million. The next two cards might surprise you.
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THE WIDER WORLD · READER QUESTION
What is the difference between an erhu and a morin khuur?
Asked anonymously
They both have two strings and a bow—but one is not simply the Mongolian version of the other.
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What is the rarest colour in the world?
Asked by Han Leong · Penang
Ancient purple. Electric-blue wings. A reader’s question opens a surprisingly colourful mystery.
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How fast is Malaysia losing its forests?
Asked anonymously
The answer is roughly one football pitch every six minutes—not every minute.
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Will clean water become the next oil?
Asked by John Ekmal · Malaysia
Water is becoming more valuable—but the real story is bigger than buying barrels of it.
Read the plain answerMONEY & DAILY LIFE · IZZITNOT ASKS
Is expensive bottled water actually better?
A question from the Izzitnot team
Price can buy a different taste and a beautiful bottle. It does not guarantee healthier water.
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Try: “Everyone says this. Izzitnot?”
“Working from home always saves money. Izzitnot?”
“Air-conditioning makes you sick. Izzitnot?”
“Natural food is healthier. Izzitnot?”