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

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) The ancient city of Pompeii was preserved under layers of volcanic ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, providing valuable insights into Roman life.

4) The first graphical web browser, Mosaic, was released in 1993 and played a key role in popularizing the World Wide Web.