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 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.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
