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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 theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
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.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
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.
