1) The world's oldest tree is believed to be a bristlecone pine named "Methuselah" in California, estimated to be over 4,800 years old.

2) The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has led to advancements in areas such as machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.

3) The concept of self-driving cars, or autonomous vehicles, is being actively developed by companies such as Tesla, Google (Waymo), and Uber.

4) Egyptian mythology centers around deities such as Ra, Osiris, Isis, Horus, and Anubis. It explores concepts of creation, death, and the afterlife, with elaborate rituals and beliefs shaping ancient Egyptian society. The mythology is richly depicted in temple reliefs, burial sites, and hieroglyphic texts.