The Zildjian Company was founded in 1623 by Avedis Zildjian, an Armenian alchemist who ended up making a cymbal instead of gold. The company is now run by the 14th generation of Zildjian’s descendants. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avedis_Zildjian_Company
The first fireworks were created as a result of the ancient Chinese’s quest for immortality. In early-ninth-century China, alchemy was practiced in order to produce a substance that would prolong life. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.livescience.com/65870-fireworks-immortality-search.html