1) The word "pizza" contains two vowels: I and A.

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

3) 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.

4) 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.