Tower of Terror
The most forceful rollercoaster in the world is “Tower of Terror” at Gold Reef City in Johannesburg, South Africa. At the bottom of the ride’s huge drop, people experience a G-force of 6.3g, twice the G-force of a space shuttle launch.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
The packaging problems of round fruit can be solved by making them square. In Korea, some apples are grown in plastic moulds so they take on a square shape.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
