Syncopation — placing accents on weak beats — is a defining feature of jazz, funk, and African rhythmic traditions.

The Popol Vuh is the Mayan creation myth — humanity was made from maize after earlier attempts from mud and wood failed.

Extreme sports athlete Travis Pastrana became the first person to land a double backflip on a motorcycle at X Games 2006.

Pelé scored over 1,000 career goals, though many came in unofficial matches — his official FIFA-recognized total is 757.

The international governing body for chess, FIDE, was founded in 1924 and recognizes titles including Grandmaster.

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

Most lottery winners lose much of their money within a few years.

The human voice is the only musical instrument capable of producing language simultaneously with music.

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