Monte Carlo, Monaco

 Monte Carlo, where the Monte Carlo Casino is situated, is legally an administrative area of the Principality of Monaco. Informally, the term also refers to a broader neighborhood known as the Monte Carlo Quarter, which encompasses the wards of La Rousse/Saint Roman, Larvotto/Bas Moulins, and Saint Michel in addition to Monte Carlo/Spélugues. The permanent population of Monte Carlo's ward is about 3,500, whereas the quarter's is over 15,000 people. Monaco is divided into four historic sections: Fontvieille, Monaco-Ville, La Condamine, and Monte Carlo.

The Monte Carlo Casino, or Casino de Monte-Carlo in French, is a gaming and entertainment facility in Monaco. It houses a casino, the Opéra de Monte-Carlo, and Les Ballets de Monte-headquarters.

The Société des bains de mer de Monaco, a public business in which the Monaco government and the reigning royal family maintain a majority stake, owns and operates the Casino de Monte-Carlo. The firm also owns the majority of the Principality's hotels, sports clubs, foodservice restaurants, and nightclubs.

The majority of the Circuit de Monaco, which hosts the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix, is located in Monte Carlo. It also holds world championship boxing matches, the European Poker Tour Grand Final, and the World Backgammon Championship, as well as the Monaco International Auto Show, fashion displays, and other events. Despite the fact that the Monte Carlo Masters tennis event is held in the community, it is really held in the nearby French commune of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. The Monte Carlo Rally is one of the most prestigious and well-known vehicle rallies; from 1973 through 2008, and again from 2012, it served as the season opener for the World Rally Championship, as well as the Intercontinental Rally Challenge between 2009 and 2011. The rally, on the other hand, takes place outside of Monte Carlo and is primarily conducted on French roads.

Canada-U.S. Border

 The United States and Canada share the longest international border in the world, stretching over 5,500 miles from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, including the boundary between Alaska and Canada's Yukon Territory. This extensive boundary is a powerful symbol of the peaceful and cooperative relationship between the two neighboring countries. The border is unique not only for its length but also for its largely unfortified nature, reflecting the mutual trust and deep ties that exist between the two nations.

The Great Pyramid of Giza

 The Great Pyramid of Giza, the largest of the three pyramids on the Giza Plateau, served as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu, who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. It was originally constructed as a monumental burial site to ensure Khufu's safe passage to the afterlife. Originally standing at 481 feet, the Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years. The Great Pyramid remains one of the most iconic symbols of Egypt and the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still in existence.

Roald Dahl

 The beloved children's author Roald Dahl, best known for classics like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda, is also surprisingly credited with writing a James Bond film. In 1967, Dahl crafted the screenplay for You Only Live Twice, the fifth film in the James Bond series starring Sean Connery. While known for his imaginative children's stories, Dahl had a darker side to his writing, making him a fitting choice for adapting Ian Fleming's novel into a thrilling spy adventure. Interestingly, Dahl and Fleming knew each other from their time serving in Britain’s intelligence force during World War II.

Baby Name "Elvis"

 In the US, parents can name their children pretty much whatever they like. But other countries around the world are stricter about baby names. Some names are banned because officials believe it will harm the child, and other names are banned to maintain the country's cultural identity. It’s a good thing the King of Rock 'n' Roll wasn’t born in Sweden because his name would be against the law. Government officials have also blocked Swedish parents from naming their kids after another legendary rock band— "Metallica." And it goes without saying, but you can’t name a child "Ikea" in Sweden either.

Pope Francis

 Since 2013, Pope Francis, born Jorge Bergoglio, has served as the head of the Catholic Church and the ruler of the Vatican City State. Francis is the first pope from the Americas, the first from the Southern Hemisphere, and the first since Gregory III, a Syrian who ruled in the eighth century, to be a member of the Society of Jesus.

Bergoglio was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and as a young man worked as a bouncer and janitor before studying chemistry and working as a technician in a food science laboratory. He was motivated to join the Society of Jesus in 1958 after recuperating from a serious illness. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 1969 and served as the Jesuit provincial superior in Argentina from 1973 until 1979. In 1998, he was named Archbishop of Buenos Aires, and Pope John Paul II made him a cardinal in 2001. During the Argentine riots in December 2001, he headed the Argentine Church. Néstor Kirchner's and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's governments saw him as a political adversary. Following Pope Benedict XVI's retirement on February 28, 2013, a papal conclave chose Bergoglio as his successor on March 13, 2013. In honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, he selected Francis as his papal name. Francis has been praised for his humility, focus on God's compassion, worldwide presence as Pope, care for the poor, and dedication to interreligious dialogue throughout his public life. He is said to have taken a less formal approach to the papacy than his predecessors, opting to live at the Domus Sanctae Marthae guesthouse rather than the papal apartments of the Apostolic Palace, as previous popes had done.

Michael Jordan

 Six-time NBA championship winner Michael Jordan is best known for his meteoric rise to legend status with the Chicago Bulls. However, Jordan also played for another NBA team later in his career—the Washington Wizards. After retiring from the Bulls for a second time in 1999, Jordan became part-owner and president of basketball operations for the Wizards, taking on a leadership role in shaping the team. Yet, his competitive spirit led him back to the court in 2001, when returned as a player for the Wizards. After playing two seasons with the Wizards, he retired for the third and final time in 2003.

Penny Lane

 Penny Lane is a street located in the city of Liverpool, England, famously immortalized by The Beatles in their 1967 hit song "Penny Lane." The lyrics of the song describe everyday scenes and people from the area, reflecting on the childhood memories of Paul McCartney and John Lennon, who grew up nearby. After the song was released, the area became a pilgrimage site for Beatles fans from around the world, eager to visit the iconic street that inspired the song. The song transformed Penny Lane from an ordinary road to a part of pop culture history.