1) The world's first stock exchange was established in Amsterdam in 1602.

2) 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.

3) 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.

4) The insurance industry is one of the oldest industries in the world, with roots dating back thousands of years.