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.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
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.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
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.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
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
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
