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

2) Chocolate chip cookies, a beloved sweet treat, were invented by Ruth Graves Wakefield in the 1930s. Wakefield ran the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts and added chopped chocolate to her cookie dough, expecting it to melt and create an all-chocolate cookie. Instead, the chocolate bits retained their shape, giving birth to the classic chocolate chip cookie. Today, they are a staple in cookie jars, dessert menus, and homemade baking, enjoyed by people of all ages.

3) The Eiffel Tower can be 15 cm taller during the summer due to thermal expansion.

4) The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the largest living structure on Earth and can be seen from space.