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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.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
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.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
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.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
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.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
