1) The sport of golf originated in Scotland and is played on courses with 18 holes, each with a designated par score.

2) The word "orange" contains three vowels: O, A, and E.

3) The ongoing conflict in Syria, which began in 2011, has resulted in a humanitarian crisis, displacement of millions of people, and international efforts to bring about a resolution and provide aid to those affected.

4) The Victoria Amazonica water lily has leaves that can grow up to 10 feet (3 meters) in diameter, making it one of the largest aquatic plants.