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.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
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.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
