The Peanut Shell Tradition at Raffles Hotel's Long Bar, Singapore

Contrary to "monkey nuts," the tradition at the Long Bar, Raffles Hotel Singapore, involves peanut shells.

Origin (early 1900s): Businessmen tossed shells on the floor for quick disposal. Staff noticed and began providing peanuts specifically for this. It became a signature, carefree ritual.

Today: Peanuts are served in large bowls; shells cover the floor. It's a tourist attraction. The hotel maintains the tradition as part of its colonial-era ambiance.