In Greek mythology, when Perseus cut off Medusa's head, Pegasus, the legendary winged horse, sprang forth from her blood. Chrysaor, a giant wielding a golden sword, was also born from the blood in some versions of the myth.

The first genetically modified (GM) crops were commercially grown in 1994, with the Flavr Savr tomato being the first to reach the market. GM crops were developed to increase yield, improve resistance to pests and diseases, and enhance the nutrition of the crops. The adoption of GM crops has been a topic of much debate regarding its benefits, risks, and impact on the environment and food security.

Sean Connery first portrayed James Bond in the 1962 film Dr. No. He went on to star as 007 in six more films from 1962 to 1983.

The Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci in the early 16th century, is one of the most recognisable works of art in the world and is housed at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. The Starry Night is located at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, The Scream is displayed at The National Gallery in Norway, and American Gothic is at the Art Institute of Chicago.

A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. Generally, a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a landmark piece of civil rights legislation in the United States that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 2, 1964, following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, who had previously proposed the legislation.

"The Simpsons" had its start as shorts on "The Tracey Ullman Show" before being adapted into a half-hour prime-time show. The first full episode, "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire," aired on December 17, 1989, and the show has since become one of the longest-running television series in history.

In general, the more transistors a computer's processor has, the more powerful and faster it is. Transistors are tiny switches that form the foundation of modern computing. A processor with a higher transistor count can perform more calculations simultaneously, leading to faster overall performance across a wide range of computing tasks, not just gaming.

A pen name, also known as a pseudonym, is a fictitious name used by an author to conceal their identity or for branding purposes. Some notable authors who have used pen names include Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens), J.K. Rowling (Joanne Rowling), and George Orwell (Eric Arthur Blair).

The femur, also known as the thigh bone, is the longest and strongest bone in the human body. It connects the hip joint to the knee joint and can support up to 30 times the weight of an adult, making it an essential structural element for our mobility and ability to perform various activities.