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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.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
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
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
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.
