1) In Chinese mythology, the Dragon Boat Festival (also known as Duanwu Festival) is celebrated to honor Qu Yuan, a poet and statesman of ancient China. It involves dragon boat races, eating sticky rice dumplings (zongzi), and performing rituals to ward off evil spirits and protect against diseases.

2) The first successful consumer digital camera, the Apple QuickTake 100, was released in 1994 and had a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels.

3) The world's first paper money was created in China over 1,000 years ago.

4) In African mythology, there is a rich tapestry of diverse beliefs and stories across the continent's many regions and cultures. It includes deities, spirits, and mythical creatures, with narratives often addressing themes of creation, ancestral heritage, and the forces of nature.