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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.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
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.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
