1) The World Wide Web, developed by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989, revolutionized the way information is accessed and shared on the internet.

2) The shortest war in history lasted only 38 to 45 minutes between Britain and Zanzibar in 1896.

3) The game of rugby originated at Rugby School in England and has since evolved into different versions, including Rugby Union and Rugby League.

4) The blue whale is the largest animal to have ever existed, with an average length of about 82 feet (25 meters).