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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.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
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.
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.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
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.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
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.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
