1) DNA, the building block of life, can store incredible amounts of data. It is estimated that one gram of DNA could potentially store about 215 petabytes of data.

2) The first bank in the world, Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, was established in Italy in 1472 and is still in operation today.

3) The concept of separation of powers, as articulated by French philosopher Montesquieu, refers to the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches, such as the executive, legislative, and judicial, to prevent concentration of power.

4) Michael Jackson's album "Thriller" is the best-selling album of all time, with estimated sales of over 66 million copies worldwide.