The Sistine Chapel ceiling depicts not just Creation but over 300 figures across nine central scenes.

Beethoven continued composing music after becoming deaf.

The Mona Lisa was considered an unremarkable painting until it was stolen in 1911 — the resulting publicity made it famous.

The Olympic rings represent five inhabited continents.

The concept of hell as a place of punishment varies dramatically across world religions — Buddhism's naraka is temporary, not eternal.

The Tour de France has 21 stages over 23 days, covering around 3,500 km of some of Europe's most challenging terrain.

During his entire lifetime, Vincent Van Gogh is known to have sold only a single painting.

The waltz was considered scandalous when introduced in the late 18th century because partners held each other closely.

Beethoven continued composing after going completely deaf, writing his Ninth Symphony while totally deaf.