Vikings used to give kittens to newlyweds as practical household gifts.

The oldest known musical instrument is a flute carved from a vulture bone, found in Germany and dated to 40,000 years ago.

You are more likely to meet someone with your birthday than you expect.

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

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

Banksy, the anonymous street artist, has never been definitively identified despite decades of speculation.

Millionaires often live below their means.

The fastest Olympic swim races are completed in under 25 seconds.

Tiger Woods has won 82 PGA Tour events, tied for the all-time record with Sam Snead.