It would take 19 minutes to fall from the North Pole to Earth’s core
It would take 19 minutes to fall from the North Pole to Earth’s core.
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.
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.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
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.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
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.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
