1) Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish made of vinegared rice combined with various ingredients, such as raw or cooked seafood, vegetables, and nori (seaweed). It is known for its artful presentation and delicate flavors, and has gained immense popularity worldwide. Sushi can take many forms, including nigiri (hand-pressed rice topped with ingredients) and maki (rolled sushi wrapped in seaweed), and is often enjoyed with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.

2) The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in 1914 triggered the start of World War I.

3) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank are international financial institutions that work to promote global financial stability and economic development.

4) The Treaty of Tordesillas, signed in 1494, divided the newly discovered lands outside of Europe between Spain and Portugal, leading to the colonization of the Americas.