Fortune cookies are not Chinese — they were invented in California in the early 20th century.

Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016 — a first for a songwriter.

Globalization has lowered consumer prices but also suppressed wages in some sectors in developed countries.

Ancient Greeks believed music had direct effects on the soul — different modes were associated with different emotions.

About 70% of wealthy families lose their wealth by the second generation.

The word 'assassin' comes from the Arabic 'hashishin,' a term for a secretive Islamic sect.

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

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

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