A hippo’s jaw opens wide enough to fit a sports car inside.

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 Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.

These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.

Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.

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

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.

Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.

In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.

Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks

Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.

Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.

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.

Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.

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.

Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.

Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.