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.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
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.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
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.
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.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
