1) The word "mountain" contains three vowels: O, U, and A.

2) The film "Gone with the Wind" won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and remains one of the highest-grossing films of all time when adjusted for inflation.

3) The Great Wall of China is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most iconic man-made structures in the world. It stretches over 21,196 kilometers (13,171 miles) and was constructed to protect the Chinese empire from invasions during ancient times.

4) The world's first speeding ticket was issued in 1902 to a motorist who was driving at the astonishing speed of 45 miles per hour (72 km/h).