1) Cricket, originating in England, is a popular sport played in many countries and is known for its distinctive rules and terminology.

2) The concept of self-driving cars, or autonomous vehicles, is being actively developed by companies such as Tesla, Google (Waymo), and Uber.

3) The world's first stock exchange was established in Amsterdam in 1602.

4) The concept of separation of powers, as articulated by French philosopher Montesquieu, refers to the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches, such as the executive, legislative, and judicial, to prevent concentration of power.