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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.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
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.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
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.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
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.
