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.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
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.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
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.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
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.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
