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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.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
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.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
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
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
