Tower of Terror
The most forceful rollercoaster in the world is “Tower of Terror” at Gold Reef City in Johannesburg, South Africa. At the bottom of the ride’s huge drop, people experience a G-force of 6.3g, twice the G-force of a space shuttle launch.
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.
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.
A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
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.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
In Churchill, unlocked cars offer emergency shelter from unexpected polar bear encounters.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
