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

2) The "Star Wars" franchise, created by George Lucas, has become a global phenomenon with numerous films, TV shows, books, and merchandise.

3) The film "Gone with the Wind" won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and remains one of the highest-grossing films of all time when adjusted for inflation.

4) The national animal of Australia is the kangaroo.