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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.
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.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
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.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
