1) Cricket, originating in England, is a popular sport played in many countries and is known for its distinctive rules and terminology.

2) The word "table" contains two vowels: A and E.

3) Honey never spoils. Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible.

4) The first sound film, "The Jazz Singer," was released in 1927 and marked the transition from silent movies to "talkies."