1) The world's oldest university, Al-Qarawiyyin, was founded in 859 AD and is located in Fez, Morocco.

2) The role of lobbyists in politics involves representing the interests of specific groups or industries and advocating for favorable policies or influencing decision-making processes within government institutions.

3) The shortest verse in the Bible is "Jesus wept" (John 11:35).

4) The national animal of Canada is the beaver.