Chapter 1
The spiked king of the canopy
Chapter 2
The science of the stink
Chapter 3
A taste of the crown
Chapter 4
Durian mania and oddities
YOUR GOAL
Master of The stinky secrets of the durian king
Ch 4 · Durian mania and oddities
misslily The world's largest condom producer used a culturally beloved flavor to inspire safe sex among youth across Southeast
Fun Fact
Spiky double: Singapore's Esplanade theater looks so much like a durian that locals simply call it 'The Durians' instead of its official name.
Glossary
odor (noun)
A distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one. The fruit's intense stench famously caused the evacuation of a Bavarian post office in 2020.
A distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one. The fruit's intense stench famously caused the evacuation of a Bavarian post office in 2020.
Quiz
Which major fast-food chain has repeatedly sold cheese-covered durian pizzas in Southeast Asia and China?
Quiz
What is "Kopi Durian," a popular specialty beverage found in Indonesia and Vietnam?
Quiz
In which Southeast Asian country is the world's largest durian festival, the Chanthaburi Fruit Festival, held?
Quiz
Which iconic Singaporean building is affectionately nicknamed "The Durian" due to its spiky aluminum sunshades?
Quiz
Which of the following is a common attraction at the Chanthaburi Fruit Festival in Thailand?
Quiz
What is the main reason Singapore's Esplanade building was designed with over 7,000 triangular aluminum sunshades?
Quiz
Approximately how many triangular aluminum sunshades cover the domes of Singapore's Esplanade building?