1) The first modern Olympic marathon race was held at the 1896 Olympics in Athens and has since become one of the most iconic and challenging events in athletics.

2) The Tour de France, first held in 1903, is one of the most prestigious and grueling cycling races, covering over 3,500 kilometers (2,200 miles) in three weeks.

3) The word "forest" contains two vowels: O and E.

4) The term "bull market" refers to a period of rising stock prices, while a "bear market" refers to a period of falling stock prices.