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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.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
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.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
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.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
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.
