Hinduism is considered the world's oldest living religion, with texts dating back to at least 1500 BC.

The world record for the 100m dash has dropped from 10.6 seconds in 1912 to 9.58 seconds today.

At the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Jesse Owens was publicly congratulated by Hitler's rival Adolf Hitler — contrary to the popular myth.

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

Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards became a cultural icon at the 1988 Calgary Olympics despite finishing last in every ski jump event.

Authority symbols increase compliance.

Shintoism, Japan's indigenous religion, venerates kami — spirits in nature, ancestors, and sacred objects.

The lost city of Ubar is mentioned in Arabian legends.

Economist Arthur Laffer famously sketched the Laffer Curve on a napkin during a dinner meeting in the 1970s.