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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.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
