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.
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.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
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.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
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.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
