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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.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
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
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
