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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.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
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.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
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
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
