square apple
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.
A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
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.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
