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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.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
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.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
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.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
