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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.
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.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
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 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
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.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
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.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
