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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.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
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.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
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.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
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.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
