1) The word "pencil" contains two vowels: E and I.

2) The shortest war in history lasted only 38 to 45 minutes between Britain and Zanzibar in 1896.

3) Ryan Reynolds is a Canadian actor, producer, and entrepreneur known for his roles in films such as "Deadpool," "The Proposal," and "Detective Pikachu." He has gained recognition for his comedic timing and charismatic performances on-screen.

4) The world's first stock exchange was established in Amsterdam in 1602.