Ramasamy Letchemanah
In 1990, c in Kuala Lumpur 17m (56ft), setting a new world record. His abilities were passed on to his daughter, who pulled a truck with her hair in 2002.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
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 Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
