1) In Greek mythology, the Minotaur is a mythical creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man. It dwells in the labyrinth of King Minos of Crete and is eventually defeated by the hero Theseus. The Minotaur symbolizes the primal and monstrous nature that resides within human beings.

2) The world's largest flower is the Rafflesia arnoldii, which can grow up to 3 feet (1 meter) in diameter and weighs about 15 pounds (7 kilograms).

3) The world's oldest university, Al-Qarawiyyin, was founded in 859 AD and is located in Fez, Morocco.

4) The world's oldest known recipe is for beer and is over 4,000 years old.