1) The windshield wipers were invented by a woman named Mary Anderson in 1903.

2) The concept of compound interest can be attributed to the ancient Babylonians, who used it in their banking practices.

3) The concept of virtual reality (VR) involves creating a simulated environment that can be explored and interacted with using specialized headsets and input devices.

4) The Berlin Conference in 1884-1885 divided Africa among European powers and set the stage for the colonization of the continent.