In Samoa, it is illegal to forget your wife's birthday.

The Ramayana, one of Hinduism's great epics, tells of Prince Rama's quest to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana.

The word 'nerd' was first coined by Dr. Seuss in 'If I Ran the Zoo' in 1950.

Sumo wrestlers follow a strict lifestyle governed by the Sumo Association, including how they eat, dress, and live.

Mozart began composing music at age five.

Philip Glass and Steve Reich pioneered minimalism — music based on repetitive patterns with gradual change.

The word 'OK' is one of the most recognized expressions worldwide — likely originated from a playful 19th century American abbreviation fad.

The Japanese sun goddess Amaterasu was so offended she hid in a cave, plunging the world into darkness until the other gods lured her out.

You are more likely to meet someone with your exact birthday than you expect.