1) The insurance industry is one of the oldest industries in the world, with roots dating back thousands of years.

2) The world's largest desert is the Antarctic Desert, covering around 5.5 million square miles.

3) The most-watched TV series finale in the United States was "MAS*H," with an estimated 105 million viewers.

4) The shortest war in history lasted only 38 to 45 minutes between Britain and Zanzibar in 1896.