A hippo’s jaw opens wide enough to fit a sports car inside.
A hippo’s jaw opens wide enough to fit a sports car inside.
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.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
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.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
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.
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.
