1) The word "flower" contains two vowels: O and E.

2) The world's first speeding ticket was issued in 1902 to a motorist who was driving at the astonishing speed of 45 miles per hour (72 km/h).

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 "Star Wars" franchise, created by George Lucas, has become a global phenomenon with numerous films, TV shows, books, and merchandise.