square apple
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.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
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.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
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.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
