The superstition of Friday the 13th being unlucky has a name — paraskevidekatriaphobia.

Opera was invented in Florence around 1600, originally as an attempt to recreate ancient Greek theater.

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The international governing body for chess, FIDE, was founded in 1924 and recognizes titles including Grandmaster.

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Leonardo da Vinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time.

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Roughly 10% of people are left-handed.

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Millionaires often live below their means.

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Most people form long-term relationships with someone within their social circle.

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Fencing's three weapons — épée, foil, and sabre — each have different target areas and scoring rules.

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Beethoven continued to compose music after going almost completely deaf, including his Ninth Symphony.

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