1) The national animal of Canada is the beaver.

2) Many mountains have cultural and spiritual significance for local communities and are often considered sacred or revered in religious traditions.

3) The game of basketball was invented by Dr. James Naismith in 1891 and has since grown into a global sport played at both amateur and professional levels.

4) The concept of reinsurance, which is insurance for insurance companies, originated in the 17th century.