1) The world's first speeding ticket was issued in 1902 to a motorist who was driving at the astonishing speed of 45 miles per hour (72 km/h).

2) The process of nuclear fusion powers the sun and other stars, fusing hydrogen atoms together to form helium and releasing vast amounts of energy in the process.

3) Usain Bolt of Jamaica holds the world records for the 100 meters and 200 meters sprints, with times of 9.58 seconds and 19.19 seconds, respectively.

4) The most intense cyclone ever recorded was Cyclone Tip in 1979, with a minimum central pressure of 870 millibars and maximum sustained winds of 190 miles per hour (305 kilometers per hour).