Jazz is the only art form widely considered uniquely American in origin.

Van Gogh sold only one painting during his lifetime.

Judaism is one of the oldest monotheistic religions, with roots going back over 4,000 years.

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

In Aboriginal Australian mythology, the Dreamtime is not a historical past but an ongoing spiritual dimension.

Fencing's three weapons — épée, foil, and sabre — each have different target areas and scoring rules.

Gymnast Simone Biles has performed skills in competition so advanced they were named after her.

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

The famous 'Wilhelm Scream' sound effect has been used in hundreds of movies since 1951.