1) The world's oldest known living tree is a bristlecone pine named "Methuselah" in California, estimated to be over 4,800 years old.

2) The destructive power of cyclones is often attributed to their storm surge, which is a rise in sea level caused by the strong winds and low atmospheric pressure.

3) Bats are the only mammals capable of sustained flight.

4) The average person spends about 4 years of their life driving a car.