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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.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
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.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
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.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
