It would take 19 minutes to fall from the North Pole to Earth’s core
It would take 19 minutes to fall from the North Pole to Earth’s core.
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.
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.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
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.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
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.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
