The Michelangelo phenomenon describes how partners sculpt each other toward ideal selves through responsive support.

Tango originated in the working-class port neighborhoods of Buenos Aires and Montevideo in the late 19th century.

Jazz is one of the few art forms considered uniquely American in origin, developed in New Orleans in the early 1900s.

Many world mythologies feature a world tree connecting different realms — Yggdrasil in Norse myth, Ashvattha in Hinduism.

Usain Bolt holds the world record in the 100-meter sprint.

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

The Japanese concept of 'Bushido' (way of the warrior) was largely codified in the early 20th century, not feudal Japan.

The Greek god Hermes was the patron of thieves, travelers, messengers, and boundaries — a trickster deity.

About 1 in 5 people believe they have experienced a paranormal event.