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.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
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.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
