1) Tom Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker known for his versatile performances in films such as "Forrest Gump," "Saving Private Ryan," and "Cast Away." He has received numerous awards, including Academy Awards, Golden Globes, and BAFTAs.

2) The world's oldest tree is believed to be a bristlecone pine named "Methuselah" in California, estimated to be over 4,800 years old.

3) The fingerprints of koalas are so similar to humans that they have been mistaken at crime scenes.

4) The first bank in the world, Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, was established in Italy in 1472 and is still in operation today.