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.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
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.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
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.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
