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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.
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
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.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
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.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
