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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 massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
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.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
