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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.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
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.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
