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

Dr. Dre disliked his voice and was hesitant to rap until N.W.A pushed him into it.

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

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.

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

Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.

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

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

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

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

Doha, Qatar is the first city to use blue roads to lower asphalt temperatures by up to 20°C.

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

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

A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.

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

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

A new rubber horseshoe from Australia offers comfort, grip, and flexibility—no nails required

A Nigerian fisherman unknowingly caught a rare blue marlin—worth millions—but shared it with his village instead.

Inspired by trampolines, Moon Shoes let kids bounce—but led to twisted ankles and safety recalls.

Superstition leads many skyscrapers to skip labeling the 13th floor—though it still exists physically.