1) The world's oldest tree is believed to be a bristlecone pine named "Methuselah" in California, estimated to be over 4,800 years old.

2) The Earth's core is primarily composed of iron and nickel and is as hot as the surface of the sun.

3) The Andes, stretching along the western coast of South America, is the longest mountain range in the world, spanning over 4,300 miles (7,000 kilometers).

4) The concept of banking dates back thousands of years, with evidence of early banking activities found in ancient civilizations such as Mesopotamia and Egypt.