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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.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
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.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
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 Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
