1) 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).

2) Marilyn Monroe, born Norma Jeane Mortenson, was an iconic American actress, model, and singer, known for her beauty, charisma, and tragic personal life.

3) 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.

4) Tom Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker known for his versatile performances in films such as "Forrest Gump," "Saving Private Ryan," and "Cast Away." He has received numerous awards, including Academy Awards, Golden Globes, and BAFTAs.