1) The role of the media in politics is to provide information, analysis, and scrutiny of government actions, policies, and public affairs, serving as a watchdog and facilitating public discourse and transparency.

2) The United Nations Security Council is responsible for maintaining international peace and security, with five permanent members (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) holding veto power over resolutions.

3) The first smartphone, the IBM Simon, was introduced in 1992 and featured a touchscreen, email capabilities, and apps such as a calendar and calculator.

4) The average person walks the equivalent of three times around the world in a lifetime.