The Vedas, sacred Hindu scriptures, were composed orally for centuries before being written down.

Cultural traditions are often passed down through generations.

Shakespeare invented over 1,700 words still used today, including 'bedroom,' 'lonely,' 'generous,' and 'obscene.'

The Japanese concept of 'Bushido' (way of the warrior) was largely codified in the early 20th century, not feudal Japan.

Wayne Gretzky scored so many goals in his NHL career that if you remove all his goals, he would still be the all-time leader in points.

More people die taking selfies than from shark attacks in some recent years.

The average American moves 11.7 times in their lifetime.

The top 10% of people own over 75% of global wealth.

Usain Bolt holds the world record in the 100-meter sprint.