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.

In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.

Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.

Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.

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.

Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.

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.

Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.

The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.

A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required

Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.

Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.

A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.

Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.

In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.

Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.

Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.

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.

During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.