The Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci in the early 16th century, is one of the most famous paintings in the world. It has been on permanent display at the Louvre Museum in Paris since 1797.

The kidneys filter waste and excess fluid from the blood. About 1-2 quarts of urine are produced each day as a result of this filtration process. The kidneys help maintain overall fluid balance and create hormones that influence blood pressure, support bone health, and stimulate red blood cell production.

Pesto is a green sauce originating from Genoa, Italy. It traditionally consists of crushed garlic, European pine nuts, coarse salt, basil leaves, and a hard cheese such as Parmigiano-Reggiano, all blended with olive oil.

The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is considered the biggest carnival in the world with two million people per day on the streets. The first Carnival festival in Rio occurred in 1723.

Tom Hanks won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his iconic performance as the title character in "Forrest Gump" (1994). The film became a cultural phenomenon and is known for its heartwarming story, memorable quotes, and groundbreaking visual effects.

The Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is a two-day holiday celebrated in Mexico on November 1 and 2 where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion. It is a tradition that blends Catholic rituals with the pre-Hispanic belief that the dead return once a year from the underworld.

The first Australian-produced feature film was "The Story of the Kelly Gang", released in 1906. It was both a commercial and critical success and paved the way for the Australian film industry.

Fallingwater, a house built partly over a waterfall in southwest Pennsylvania, is considered Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece. It exemplifies his philosophy of organic architecture, which seeks to harmonize buildings with their natural surroundings.

Leonard Bernstein composed the music for "West Side Story," which premiered on Broadway in 1957. Stephen Sondheim, who is sometimes incorrectly credited with composing the music because of his strong association with the production, actually wrote the lyrics.

Giant Sequoias, native to California, can reach up to 279 feet in height and have a diameter of up to 30 feet. They are considered the largest trees in the world by volume.