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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.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
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
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
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.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
