1) The word "bank" comes from the Italian word "banco," which means bench. In medieval Italy, bankers conducted their business on benches in the marketplace.

2) The lotus flower is considered a sacred symbol in many cultures and is associated with purity, enlightenment, and rebirth.

3) The world's largest desert is the Antarctic Desert, covering around 5.5 million square miles.

4) Chinese mythology, deeply intertwined with Chinese culture and history, includes deities such as the Jade Emperor, Guanyin, and the Monkey King (Sun Wukong). It incorporates elements of Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism and features legendary creatures like dragons, phoenixes, and Qilin.