The most translated book in the world is the Bible, available in over 700 languages.

In Greek mythology, the Fates (Moirai) spun, measured, and cut the thread of every mortal life.

Traditional Japanese kabuki theater originally featured women actors — they were banned in 1629, and men have played female roles ever since.

In Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sabi is the acceptance and appreciation of imperfection, impermanence, and incompleteness.

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

Olympic weightlifters follow a precise diet and weigh in the day before competition to make their weight category.

The Maori of New Zealand use a rich oral tradition called 'kōrero' to preserve history and genealogy.

The Mona Lisa has no eyebrows — it was fashionable to shave them in 15th-century Florence.

Beethoven continued composing music after becoming deaf.