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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.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
