1) In Chinese mythology, the Dragon Boat Festival (also known as Duanwu Festival) is celebrated to honor Qu Yuan, a poet and statesman of ancient China. It involves dragon boat races, eating sticky rice dumplings (zongzi), and performing rituals to ward off evil spirits and protect against diseases.

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

3) The corpse flower, or titan arum, is known for its unpleasant smell, often compared to that of rotting flesh.

4) The game of baseball, often referred to as "America's pastime," is played between two teams of nine players and has a rich history dating back to the 18th century.