square apple
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.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
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.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
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.
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.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
