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.
Triton’s backward orbit hints it was captured, not born with Neptune.
Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.
The arteries of a blue whale are so massive, a human could swim through the largest ones.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
In 2018, a typo at Samsung Securities triggered a $100B stock error—causing chaos and a sharp price drop.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
Snow gum trees reveal colorful bark streaks as outer layers peel and oxidize at different stages.
Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
