1) Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas, is the highest mountain on Earth, reaching a peak elevation of 29,032 feet (8,848 meters).

2) The first graphical web browser, Mosaic, was released in 1993 and played a key role in popularizing the World Wide Web.

3) Usain Bolt of Jamaica holds the world records for the 100 meters and 200 meters sprints, with times of 9.58 seconds and 19.19 seconds, respectively.

4) The world's first insurance policy was issued in 1347 in Genoa, Italy. It insured against the risk of maritime trade.