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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.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
