The Singapore Stone
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The Singapore Stone was a historical artifact at the mouth of the Singapore River. The Singapore Stone is linked to the story of the legendary 14th century strongman, Badang, who is said to have thrown a stone from the audience hall of the king at Fort Canning Hill to the mouth of the Singapore River. Before any deciphering of the stone could be made, the British blew up the stone in 1843 to make way for a harbour. A few remaining fragments of the stone are now displayed at the Singapore History Museum, which will be re-christened the National Museum of Singapore (NAMOS) when it reopens at its original site in December 2006.
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