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.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
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.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
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.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
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.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
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.
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.
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.
