1) The FIFA Ballon d'Or is awarded annually to the best male football (soccer) player in the world, as voted by national team coaches, captains, and journalists.

2) Oceans play a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate by absorbing and storing large amounts of heat and carbon dioxide.

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 tongue of a blue whale is so big that about 50 people could stand on it.