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.
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.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
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.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
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.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
