Ramasamy Letchemanah
In 1990, c in Kuala Lumpur 17m (56ft), setting a new world record. His abilities were passed on to his daughter, who pulled a truck with her hair in 2002.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
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.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
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.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
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.
