The 'overton window' describes the range of ideas considered politically acceptable at a given time — it shifts.

K-pop groups are often assembled by entertainment companies using rigorous auditions — trainees can spend years preparing.

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

Calligraphy is considered one of the highest art forms in East Asian, Middle Eastern, and European medieval traditions.

Mozart could write music before he could write words — he composed his first piece at age 5.

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

Manga accounts for about 40% of all printed material sold in Japan.

The tradition of the white wedding dress was popularized by Queen Victoria in 1840 — before that, brides wore any color.

The average American moves 11.7 times in their lifetime.