1) The Treaty of Tordesillas, signed in 1494, divided the newly discovered lands outside of Europe between Spain and Portugal, leading to the colonization of the Americas.

2) The Olympic Games, originating in ancient Greece, were revived in 1896 and are now held every four years, bringing together athletes from around the world.

3) In Hindu mythology, the Trimurti consists of the three major gods: Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Shiva (the destroyer). They represent the cycles of creation, preservation, and destruction, respectively, and together embody the cosmic forces that shape the universe.

4) The world's longest traffic jam occurred in China in 2010 and lasted for 12 days, stretching over 60 miles (97 km).