The Beatles were rejected by Decca Records in 1962 — who reportedly said guitar groups were on their way out.

The Sydney Opera House features a distinctive shell-like design.

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

The word 'OK' is one of the most recognized expressions worldwide — likely originated from a playful 19th century American abbreviation fad.

Hip-hop culture originated in the South Bronx in the early 1970s and encompasses DJing, MCing, breakdancing, and graffiti art.

The color red has been used in art and ritual for over 75,000 years, as evidenced by ochre pigments found in South African caves.

Islam has five pillars: faith, prayer five times daily, charitable giving, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca.

The Vikings used to give kittens to new brides as essential household gifts.

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