Rock and roll emerged from the convergence of blues, gospel, and country music in the American South.

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

In sumo wrestling, the ring (dohyo) is considered sacred and purified with salt before each tournament.

Chocolate was once used as currency by the ancient Aztecs.

In Norse mythology, Odin sacrificed one eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom and gain cosmic knowledge.

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

The fastest tennis serve ever recorded was by John Isner at 253 km/h (157.2 mph).

The Maori of New Zealand use a rich oral tradition called 'kōrero' to preserve history and genealogy.

The Olympic motto is 'Faster, Higher, Stronger.'.