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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.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
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.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
