Bach wrote over 1,000 compositions during his lifetime — many were only rediscovered and published after his death.

The Twitter bird's official name is Larry, named after Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics.

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

Mozart composed his first symphony at age eight.

Calligraphy is considered one of the highest art forms in East Asian, Middle Eastern, and European medieval traditions.

You are more likely to meet someone with your birthday than you expect.

Synchronized skating — where teams of up to 20 skaters perform together — is a competitive discipline not yet in the Olympics.

The Parthenon has no straight lines — all horizontals slightly curve upward and columns lean slightly inward to appear straight to the human eye.

The Talmud is the central text of Rabbinic Judaism — a compilation of legal, ethical, and ritual discussions.