1) The first video game console, the Magnavox Odyssey, was released in 1972 and featured games such as Pong and Table Tennis.

2) The Victoria Amazonica water lily has leaves that can grow up to 10 feet (3 meters) in diameter, making it one of the largest aquatic plants.

3) 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.

4) The Federal Reserve System, often referred to as the Fed, is the central banking system of the United States.