1) The shortest scheduled commercial flight lasts just 1.7 miles and connects two Scottish islands, Westray and Papa Westray.

2) A single bolt of lightning can heat the surrounding air to temperatures five times hotter than the surface of the sun.

3) The push for gender equality and women's empowerment has gained momentum worldwide, with increased advocacy for equal rights, representation in leadership positions, and efforts to address issues such as gender-based violence and discrimination.

4) The fingerprints of koalas are so similar to humans that they have been mistaken at crime scenes.