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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.

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

These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.

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.

Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.

Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.

Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.


During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.

A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect

Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.

The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.

Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.

Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.

In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.

Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.

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

In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.

Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.