1) The game of baseball, often referred to as "America's pastime," is played between two teams of nine players and has a rich history dating back to the 18th century.

2) Mountains are important water sources, as they capture and store precipitation, feeding rivers and supporting ecosystems downstream.

3) Meryl Streep is an American actress widely regarded as one of the greatest performers in the history of cinema. She has received a record number of Academy Award nominations and has won several awards for her roles in films such as "The Devil Wears Prada" and "Sophie's Choice."

4) The world's oldest known recipe is for beer and is over 4,000 years old.