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

A theory suggests a second moon once orbited Earth—until it crashed into the Moon we know today.

Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.

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.

Erika Eiffel symbolically married the Eiffel Tower, highlighting objectophilia and challenging norms about love and identity.

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.

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

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

Daisugi is a 14th-century Japanese pruning method that produces straight lumber while keeping the parent tree alive and intact.

Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.

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

Geta sandals elevate feet from mud and once let geishas announce their presence through distinct, echoing clicks

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.

Jupiter’s moon Ganymede may have more water than Earth—beneath its frozen surface.

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.

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

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