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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.
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.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
