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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.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
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.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
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.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
