Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen has been world champion since 2013 and has the highest Elo rating in history.

Manga's distinctive large eyes were popularized by Osamu Tezuka, inspired partly by Disney characters like Bambi.

Couples who live together before marriage have mixed divorce outcomes depending on age and intent.

The tradition of storytelling predates writing — oral narratives from 10,000+ years ago have been identified by anthropologists.

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

Celtic mythology featured a world beyond death called the Otherworld — not a punishment but a paradise.

Elvis Presley never wrote any of his songs — he was almost entirely a performer.

Van Gogh sold only one painting during his lifetime.

The Tour de France is one of the most famous cycling races in the world.