1) The Bank of England, established in 1694, is the central bank of the United Kingdom and one of the oldest central banks in the world.

2) The world's largest species of shark, the whale shark, can reach lengths of up to 40 feet (12 meters) and weigh over 20 tons.

3) The first consumer digital video recorder (DVR), the TiVo, was introduced in 1999 and allowed users to record and store television programs for later viewing.

4) Cows have best friends and can become stressed if they are separated.