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

The modern triathlon — swim, bike, run — was invented in California in 1974 as a way to settle debates about which sport produced the fittest athletes.

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

Reading a physical book before bed improves sleep quality more than reading on a screen.

Archery was the first sport to be included in the Olympics after its original ancient form disappeared from the games.

The Olympic rings represent the five continents of the world — but no particular ring is tied to a specific continent.

Archery was used as a tiebreaker in the 1900 Paris Olympics to separate athletes in other events.

Particles can exist in multiple states until observed.

The maximum legal weight for a cricket ball is 163 grams — close to a baseball but harder.