The sitar has 21 strings — 7 played and 14 sympathetic strings that resonate in response.

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

The top 10% of people own over 75% of global wealth.

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

About 80% of millionaires are self-made.

In Chinese mythology, the Jade Emperor rules heaven and earth from his celestial palace.

The word 'assassin' comes from the Arabic 'hashishin,' a term for a secretive Islamic sect.

The first graphic novel is often considered 'A Contract With God' by Will Eisner, published in 1978.

More people die taking selfies than from shark attacks in some recent years.