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.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
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.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
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 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.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
