BASE jumping stands for Buildings, Antennae, Spans (bridges), and Earth (cliffs).

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

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

Tango originated in the working-class port neighborhoods of Buenos Aires and Montevideo in the late 19th century.

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

The Tour de France covers approximately 3,500 km over 21 stages and is widely considered the hardest endurance race in sport.

The Olympic Games are held every four years.

More people in the world have access to a mobile phone than to a toilet.

Mozart began composing music at age five.