1) The concept of campaign finance refers to the funding and financial resources required to support political campaigns, including donations from individuals, organizations, and political action committees (PACs).

2) The world's first paper money was created in China over 1,000 years ago.

3) In Chinese mythology, the Dragon Boat Festival (also known as Duanwu Festival) is celebrated to honor Qu Yuan, a poet and statesman of ancient China. It involves dragon boat races, eating sticky rice dumplings (zongzi), and performing rituals to ward off evil spirits and protect against diseases.

4) The Age of Exploration, during the 15th and 16th centuries, saw European explorers such as Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama reach new lands and establish trade routes.