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

K-pop groups are often assembled by entertainment companies using rigorous auditions — trainees can spend years preparing.

The longest recorded rally in professional tennis lasted 643 shots in a match in 1984.

The Tour de France has 21 stages over 23 days, covering around 3,500 km of some of Europe's most challenging terrain.

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

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

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

The Japanese sun goddess Amaterasu was so offended she hid in a cave, plunging the world into darkness until the other gods lured her out.

Michael Phelps is one of the most decorated Olympians in history.