High jumpers use the Fosbury Flop — jumping backwards over the bar — introduced by Dick Fosbury at the 1968 Olympics.

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

The concept of hell as a place of punishment varies dramatically across world religions — Buddhism's naraka is temporary, not eternal.

Traditional Japanese joinery uses no nails or adhesives — wooden pieces are cut to interlock perfectly.

The longest recorded point in a professional tennis match lasted over 40 shots.

Rowing is considered one of the most physically demanding Olympic sports, requiring near-maximal effort for about 6 minutes.

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

The Shinto shrine of Ise in Japan is demolished and rebuilt every 20 years — a tradition that has continued for 1,300 years.

The most translated document in history is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.