Durian
The Durian Fiasco: How a Story About Asian Fruits Sparked a Debate on Orientalism
A New York Times story celebrating Southeast Asia's fruity bounty (while trading in what many say are reductive stereotypes) has prompted an outpouring of criticism online.
The Smell of Durians Sent Employees of a German Post Office to the Hospital
The incident deployed six ambulances, two emergency vehicles, and five first responder cars.
According to Scientists, the World’s Stinkiest Fruit Can Power Lightning-Fast Electric Chargers
The durian is polarising but apparently, scientists agree that it can be used to create a supercapacitor that can store enough energy to charge phones and portable medical devices.
Malaysian Woman Tries Smuggling Heroin Inside Durians
The "king of fruits" was hollowed out and stuffed with the drugs.
China’s Growing Durian Appetite Could Soon Affect Malaysia’s Environment
Durian forests are also home to some of Malaysia’s most endangered species, prompting environmental concerns.
A US$48,000 Durian Was Sold In Thailand
The king of fruits was auctioned at a price that beat last year’s record of 800,000 Thai baht (US$25,500).
Australian Library Evacuated After People Confused Durian Smell for a Gas Leak
The world's smelliest fruit strikes again.
Driver Learns the Hard Way that Durian Can Make You Fail a Breathalyzer Test
We’re not sure how eating durian can make you drive erratically, but it turns out it can confuse a Breathalyzer.
The Dad Offering $440K for Someone to Marry His Daughter Wants People to Stop Calling
Around 10,000 people have applied.
You Can Have $440K and a Durian Business if You Marry This Man's Daughter
The father will only consider people who don't gamble, are hard workers, and who truly love his daughter.
This Durian Costs $1,000, But It Definitely Still Stinks
The price of a J-Queen durian is three times more than the average monthly per capita income in Indonesia.