The FIFA World Cup trophy is made of 18-karat gold and weighs about 13.6 pounds.

The Dust Bowl of the 1930s caused severe agricultural damage in the United States.

Traditional batik fabric dyeing in Indonesia is protected as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.

The Dutch Golden Age saw major trade and artistic achievements.

Operation CHAOS gathered intelligence on domestic protest movements in the 1960s.

Rowing is considered one of the most physically demanding Olympic sports, requiring near-maximal effort for about 6 minutes.

Ballet shoes are made to last only 12–20 hours of use for professional dancers.

The Olympic motto is 'Faster, Higher, Stronger.'.

Gagaku, Japan's imperial court music, is the world's oldest surviving orchestral tradition, dating to the 7th century.