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.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
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.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
