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.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
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.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
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.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
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 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
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.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
