1) In Chinese mythology, the Dragon Boat Festival (also known as Duanwu Festival) is celebrated to honor Qu Yuan, a poet and statesman of ancient China. It involves dragon boat races, eating sticky rice dumplings (zongzi), and performing rituals to ward off evil spirits and protect against diseases.

2) The Civil Rights Act of 1964 in the United States outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

3) Ryan Reynolds is a Canadian actor, producer, and entrepreneur known for his roles in films such as "Deadpool," "The Proposal," and "Detective Pikachu." He has gained recognition for his comedic timing and charismatic performances on-screen.

4) The speed of light is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second.