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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.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
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
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
