Surfing was first practiced by ancient Polynesians and was considered a spiritual activity.

Mozart began composing music at age five.

About 60% of people have stayed in a relationship longer than they should have.

Fencing's three weapons — épée, foil, and sabre — each have different target areas and scoring rules.

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.

Beethoven continued composing after going completely deaf, writing his Ninth Symphony while totally deaf.

More people die each year from hunger than from all forms of violence combined.

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

Islam has five pillars: faith, prayer five times daily, charitable giving, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca.