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.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
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.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
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.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
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.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
