The Tour de France has 21 stages over 23 days, covering around 3,500 km of some of Europe's most challenging terrain.

Many world mythologies feature a world tree connecting different realms — Yggdrasil in Norse myth, Ashvattha in Hinduism.

Impressionism, initially mocked as unfinished and messy, transformed into one of the most celebrated art movements in history.

The informal economy in developing countries often employs more people than the formal sector.

Van Gogh sold only one painting during his lifetime.

Haiku poetry traditionally captures a moment in time, contrasting a seasonal reference (kigo) with a cutting word (kireji).

The Vikings used to give kittens to new brides as essential household gifts.

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

About 60% of people live paycheck to paycheck.