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.
These common veggies don’t grow in the wild—they were bred from wild cabbage.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal—great for spotting danger on the savanna.
Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.
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 Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.
During WWII, British women carried gas mask handbags—blending fashion with survival; today, they’re rare, clever collectibles.
A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.
Built in 312 BC, this Roman road has stood the test of time.
Tom Hanks is Abraham Lincoln’s third cousin, four generations removed.
Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.
Bolivia’s San Pedro Prison runs without guards inside—prisoners govern, work, and live with their families.
Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.
Innovative Pugedon machines in Istanbul let people recycle bottles and cans to dispense food and water for stray dogs and cats.
Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks
A Congolese tradition forbids couples from smiling on their wedding day to show commitment and respect
A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required
In 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patented riveted jeans to reinforce stress points for hard-working miners.
Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.
Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.
Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.
A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.
