1) The United Nations Security Council is responsible for maintaining international peace and security, with five permanent members (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) holding veto power over resolutions.

2) The Age of Exploration, during the 15th and 16th centuries, saw European explorers such as Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama reach new lands and establish trade routes.

3) The speed of a sneeze can reach up to 100 miles per hour (160 kilometers per hour).

4) The musical "Les Misérables" is one of the longest-running shows in the West End and Broadway, with over 13,000 performances.