1) The deepest part of the ocean is the Mariana Trench, reaching a depth of about 36,070 feet (10,994 meters).

2) The most intense cyclone ever recorded was Cyclone Tip in 1979, with a minimum central pressure of 870 millibars and maximum sustained winds of 190 miles per hour (305 kilometers per hour).

3) The shortest scheduled commercial flight lasts just 1.7 miles and connects two Scottish islands, Westray and Papa Westray.

4) The banking industry is regulated by government agencies to ensure the stability and integrity of the financial system and to protect consumers.