square apple
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 Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
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.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
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.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
