1) The ancient city of Rome was founded in 753 BC and went on to become one of the most powerful and influential civilizations in history.

2) The world's oldest living plant is believed to be a clonal shrub called "Old Tjikko" in Sweden, estimated to be over 9,500 years old.

3) The role of the media in politics is to provide information, analysis, and scrutiny of government actions, policies, and public affairs, serving as a watchdog and facilitating public discourse and transparency.

4) The term "bull market" refers to a period of rising stock prices, while a "bear market" refers to a period of falling stock prices.