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 Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
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.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
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
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
