The Rastafari movement was founded in Jamaica in the 1930s, viewing Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia as a messianic figure.

The Tour de France is one of the most famous cycling races in the world.

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

Ancient cave artists used perspective, shading, and motion in their paintings — sophisticated techniques rediscovered in the Renaissance.

The fastest recorded serve in tennis by a woman is 220 km/h by Georgina Garcia Perez.

The Nordic countries consistently rank highest in global happiness indexes — attributed to strong social safety nets and trust.

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

The most translated book in the world is the Bible, available in over 700 languages.

Olympic weightlifters follow a precise diet and weigh in the day before competition to make their weight category.