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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.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
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.
A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
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.
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.
