A hippo’s jaw opens wide enough to fit a sports car inside.
A hippo’s jaw opens wide enough to fit a sports car inside.
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.
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
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
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.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
