1) The word "bank" comes from the Italian word "banco," which means bench. In medieval Italy, bankers conducted their business on benches in the marketplace.

2) The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League (NFL) in the United States and is one of the most-watched television events each year.

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

4) The strongest natural material known to man is spider silk. It is stronger than steel and more flexible than nylon.