Random Thought #135

This is just an interesting little fact but I had no idea how Singapore got its name. I've since learned that singa is the malaysia/indonesian word for lion. Singapore is the english word for singa pura which translates lion city or lion shrine. Apparently when an Indonesian prince went out sailing and discovered the land, the first thing he saw was a tiger running at great speed but he actually thought it was a lion so he called the place lion land. Makes sense. I'm sure most of you are familiar with the famous white statue with a lion head on a fish's body. Another story is that this same prince, upon coming to Singapore, saw a fish with a lion's head on it (catfish??) and so called the place Singa Ore or City of Lion. Apparently Singapore used to be a little fishing village. Anyways, interesting little tidbits. Here is a picture of the famous statues/fountains, now known as the Merlion. Reminds me of the computer game "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego". Anyone getting flashbacks? Huh? Huh?