Xerxes I led the massive invasion of Greece to punish Athens, burning Athens before his navy was defeated.

Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas led the Rashidun army to victory at the Battle of al-Qadisiyyah, leading to the fall of the Sassanid Empire.

Nader Shah was a brilliant military strategist who restored Persian power and carried away the Peacock Throne and Koh-i-Noor diamond from India.

Cyrus created the largest empire the world had yet seen and is respected for his policy of religious tolerance and the Cyrus Cylinder.

Alexander the Great remained undefeated in battle and created one of the largest empires of the ancient world before dying at age 32.

Xi Jinping has centralized power, abolished term limits, and emphasized the 'Chinese Dream' and the Belt and Road Initiative.

Kim Jong Un assumed power in 2011, continuing the Kim dynasty's rule over North Korea.

Saturn currently holds the record with 146 confirmed moons, overtaking Jupiter.

Singapore Airlines operates the longest flight (JFK to SIN), covering approximately 9,537 miles.

MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) surpassed T-Series in 2024 to become the most subscribed channel overall.