1) Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas, is the highest mountain on Earth, reaching a peak elevation of 29,032 feet (8,848 meters).

2) The United Nations Security Council is responsible for maintaining international peace and security, with five permanent members (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) holding veto power over resolutions.

3) The corpse flower, or titan arum, is known for its unpleasant smell, often compared to that of rotting flesh.

4) The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland.