1) Ryan Reynolds is a Canadian actor, producer, and entrepreneur known for his roles in films such as "Deadpool," "The Proposal," and "Detective Pikachu." He has gained recognition for his comedic timing and charismatic performances on-screen.

2) The game of basketball was invented by Dr. James Naismith in 1891 and has since grown into a global sport played at both amateur and professional levels.

3) The musical "Les Misérables" is one of the longest-running shows in the West End and Broadway, with over 13,000 performances.

4) Chocolate chip cookies, a beloved sweet treat, were invented by Ruth Graves Wakefield in the 1930s. Wakefield ran the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts and added chopped chocolate to her cookie dough, expecting it to melt and create an all-chocolate cookie. Instead, the chocolate bits retained their shape, giving birth to the classic chocolate chip cookie. Today, they are a staple in cookie jars, dessert menus, and homemade baking, enjoyed by people of all ages.