1) The first recorded car accident occurred in 1891 in Ohio.

2) The Berlin Conference in 1884-1885 divided Africa among European powers and set the stage for the colonization of the continent.

3) The world's largest volcano, Mauna Loa in Hawaii, is also one of the most active. It stands over 13,000 feet (4,000 meters) above sea level.

4) The first modern Olympic marathon race was held at the 1896 Olympics in Athens and has since become one of the most iconic and challenging events in athletics.