Shakespeare invented over 1,700 words still used today, including 'bedroom,' 'lonely,' 'generous,' and 'obscene.'

Freestyle skiing's halfpipe event requires athletes to complete tricks at heights of up to 7 meters above the pipe's lip.

Van Gogh only sold one painting in his lifetime.

The word 'checkmate' in chess comes from the Persian phrase 'Shah Mat' meaning 'the king is dead.'

Cultural traditions are often passed down through generations.

In Aboriginal Australian mythology, the Dreamtime is not a historical past but an ongoing spiritual dimension.

The marimba originated in Africa and was brought to Latin America during the slave trade.

Most lottery winners lose much of their money within a few years.

You are more likely to meet someone with your birthday than you expect.