The modern Olympic Games began in 1896 in Athens, Greece.

Earth is the only planet not named after a god in Roman or Greek mythology.

The Dutch Golden Age saw major trade and artistic achievements.

Kenyan marathon runners dominate due to a combination of high-altitude training, genetics, and lean running economy.

There are invisible particles everywhere.

Project Blue Book investigated reports of unidentified flying objects.

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

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

Ancient Greek athletes competed naked in the original Olympics — the word 'gymnasium' comes from the Greek for 'naked.'