1) The first smartphone, the IBM Simon, was introduced in 1992 and featured a touchscreen, email capabilities, and apps such as a calendar and calculator.

2) The first video game console, the Magnavox Odyssey, was released in 1972 and featured games such as Pong and Table Tennis.

3) The word "bank" comes from the Italian word "banco," which means bench. In medieval Italy, bankers conducted their business on benches in the marketplace.

4) The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest ocean and is known for its strong ocean currents, including the Gulf Stream.