Yodeling developed in the Alps as a form of long-distance communication between mountains.

The word 'nerd' was first coined by Dr. Seuss in 'If I Ran the Zoo' in 1950.

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen has been world champion since 2013 and has the highest Elo rating in history.

Most people form long-term relationships with someone within their social circle.

The Portuguese word 'saudade' describes a nostalgic longing for something loved and lost — it has no direct English equivalent.

The Banksy shredding incident in 2018 — where a painting shredded itself after auction — actually increased its value.

Extreme sports athlete Travis Pastrana became the first person to land a double backflip on a motorcycle at X Games 2006.

Philip Glass and Steve Reich pioneered minimalism — music based on repetitive patterns with gradual change.

In Chinese mythology, dragons are benevolent creatures associated with water, rain, and imperial power — opposite to Western dragons.