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.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
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.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
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.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
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.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
