1) The legislative branch in many democracies is responsible for making laws, representing the interests of the people, and providing checks and balances on the executive branch.

2) The national animal of Canada is the beaver.

3) The world's most expensive car is the Bugatti La Voiture Noire, which sold for over $18 million.

4) The destructive power of cyclones is often attributed to their storm surge, which is a rise in sea level caused by the strong winds and low atmospheric pressure.