1) The first consumer digital video recorder (DVR), the TiVo, was introduced in 1999 and allowed users to record and store television programs for later viewing.

2) The first bank in the world, Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, was established in Italy in 1472 and is still in operation today.

3) Chinese mythology, deeply intertwined with Chinese culture and history, includes deities such as the Jade Emperor, Guanyin, and the Monkey King (Sun Wukong). It incorporates elements of Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism and features legendary creatures like dragons, phoenixes, and Qilin.

4) The global response to climate change includes the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aiming to limit global warming and strengthen countries' efforts to address climate change through mitigation and adaptation strategies.