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.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
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.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
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.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
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
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
