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.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
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
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
