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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.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
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.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
