Chinese writing has been in continuous use for over 3,000 years — the longest of any writing system.

The sitar, fundamental to Indian classical music, has 21 strings — 7 played and 14 sympathetic.

The Greek god Hermes was the patron of thieves, travelers, messengers, and boundaries — a trickster deity.

The concept of karma — actions determining future circumstances — appears in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

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

Spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves were once more valuable than gold by weight.

Ancient cave artists used perspective, shading, and motion in their paintings — sophisticated techniques rediscovered in the Renaissance.

The Mona Lisa was considered an unremarkable painting until it was stolen in 1911 — the resulting publicity made it famous.

Mozart began composing music at age five.