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

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.

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.

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

Avocados contain persin, which is toxic to many animals.

Legend says the Chesterfield was designed to keep coats crisp and catch cigar ash in its folds.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.