The Japanese art of kintsugi repairs broken pottery with gold, celebrating imperfection rather than hiding it.

Cultural traditions are often passed down through generations.

The Shinto shrine of Ise in Japan is demolished and rebuilt every 20 years — a tradition that has continued for 1,300 years.

The word 'punk' originally referred to a prostitute in Elizabethan England before evolving to its modern meanings.

People are more likely to marry someone with similar education levels.

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

Mozart composed his first symphony at age eight.

Haiku poetry traditionally captures a moment in time, contrasting a seasonal reference (kigo) with a cutting word (kireji).

The NFL Super Bowl is consistently one of the most-watched annual sporting events in the United States.