Freestyle skiing's halfpipe event requires athletes to complete tricks at heights of up to 7 meters above the pipe's lip.

Nearly half of adults worldwide have less than $10,000 in wealth.

Most people will earn over $1 million total during their lifetime.

Judaism is one of the oldest monotheistic religions, with roots going back over 4,000 years.

Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu deity, is the god of new beginnings, wisdom, and the remover of obstacles.

Michael Phelps is one of the most decorated Olympians in history.

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

The vuvuzela, an African horn, produces sound at about 127 decibels — louder than a chainsaw.

The Olympic Games are held every four years.