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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.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
