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

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

Competitive swimming only standardized pool lengths to 50 meters for the Olympics in 1924.

Elvis Presley never wrote any of his own songs.

Abraham Lincoln was a licensed bartender and co-owned a tavern before entering politics.

Competitive sailing at the Olympic level involves reading wind shifts, currents, and opponents' tactics simultaneously.

Hip-hop culture originated in the South Bronx in the early 1970s and encompasses DJing, MCing, breakdancing, and graffiti art.

The tradition of the white wedding dress was popularized by Queen Victoria in 1840 — before that, brides wore any color.

Abraham Lincoln was a licensed bartender and ran a tavern before entering politics.