1) The ancient city of Pompeii was preserved under layers of volcanic ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, providing valuable insights into Roman life.

2) The concept of self-driving cars, or autonomous vehicles, is being actively developed by companies such as Tesla, Google (Waymo), and Uber.

3) In Aztec mythology, Quetzalcoatl is a prominent deity often depicted as a feathered serpent. He is associated with creation, fertility, and wind, and is considered a cultural hero and patron of priests and rulers. The arrival of Spanish conquistadors was interpreted by some as the return of Quetzalcoatl.

4) Sloths only poop once a week, and when they do, they lose about one-third of their body weight.