1) The Olympic motto is "Citius, Altius, Fortius," which is Latin for "Faster, Higher, Stronger."

2) The banking industry is regulated by government agencies to ensure the stability and integrity of the financial system and to protect consumers.

3) The shortest verse in the Bible is "Jesus wept" (John 11:35).

4) The ongoing conflict in Syria, which began in 2011, has resulted in a humanitarian crisis, displacement of millions of people, and international efforts to bring about a resolution and provide aid to those affected.