1) The sport of golf originated in Scotland and is played on courses with 18 holes, each with a designated par score.

2) The word "flower" contains two vowels: O and E.

3) The Age of Exploration, during the 15th and 16th centuries, saw European explorers such as Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama reach new lands and establish trade routes.

4) 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).