Gagaku, Japan's imperial court music, is the world's oldest surviving orchestral tradition, dating to the 7th century.

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

Gagaku, Japan's imperial court music, is the world's oldest surviving orchestral tradition, dating to the 7th century.

Tiger Woods has won 82 PGA Tour events, tied for the all-time record with Sam Snead.

The word 'punk' originally referred to a prostitute in Elizabethan England before evolving to its modern meanings.

The fastest recorded tennis serve exceeded 150 miles per hour.

Islam has five pillars: faith, prayer five times daily, charitable giving, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca.

The word 'ketchup' likely comes from a Chinese fish sauce called 'ke-chiap'.

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