The first comic book was published in the United States in 1933 under the title Famous Funnies.

The Library of Alexandria may have held up to 700,000 scrolls before its destruction.

The development of artificial joints improved mobility.

During his entire lifetime, Vincent Van Gogh is known to have sold only a single painting.

Carthage was destroyed by Rome in 146 BCE.

At the 1904 St. Louis Olympics, the marathon was so chaotic that the first man to finish was disqualified for riding part of the way in a car.

Particles can exist in multiple states until observed.

Particles can exist in multiple states until observed.

The America's Cup is the oldest international sporting trophy, first contested in 1851.