
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.

Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.

Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.

Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.

Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.


A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required

A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.

Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.

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

In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.

In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.

The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.

Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.

Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.

Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.

During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.

Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.

These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.

Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.

In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.