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.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
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.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
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.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
