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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.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
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.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
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.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
