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

Bach wrote over 1,000 compositions during his lifetime — many were only rediscovered and published after his death.

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

The Banksy shredding incident in 2018 — where a painting shredded itself after auction — actually increased its value.

About 80% of people say trust is the most important part of a relationship.

Most lottery winners lose much of their money within a few years.

Chocolate was consumed as a bitter beverage by the Aztecs long before it was made into solid bars.

The Maori creation myth describes the world emerging from Te Kore (the void) through stages of darkness to light.

Jazz is one of the few art forms considered uniquely American in origin, developed in New Orleans in the early 1900s.