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 Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
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.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
