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 Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
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.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
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 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.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
