1) The Victoria Amazonica water lily has leaves that can grow up to 10 feet (3 meters) in diameter, making it one of the largest aquatic plants.

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 Russian Revolution in 1917 resulted in the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a communist government under Vladimir Lenin.

4) The largest insurance market in the world is Lloyd's of London, which is not an insurance company but a market where insurance brokers and underwriters come together.