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.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
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.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
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.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
