1) Online banking and mobile banking have become increasingly popular, providing convenient access to banking services through digital platforms.

2) Norse mythology, originating from the Scandinavian region, features gods and mythical creatures like Odin, Thor, Loki, and Valkyries. It explores themes of heroism, destiny, and the battle between gods and giants, with intricate tales recorded in texts such as the Prose Edda and Poetic Edda.

3) The Russian Revolution in 1917 resulted in the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a communist government under Vladimir Lenin.

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