1) The national animal of Canada is the beaver.

2) The first bank in the world, Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, was established in Italy in 1472 and is still in operation today.

3) Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas, is the highest mountain on Earth, reaching a peak elevation of 29,032 feet (8,848 meters).

4) The Beatles hold the record for the most number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, with 20 songs reaching the top spot.