1) Angelina Jolie is an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian. She has received critical acclaim for her performances in films such as "Girl, Interrupted," "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," and "Maleficent," and has been actively involved in humanitarian work around the world.

2) Taylor Swift is an American singer-songwriter known for her narrative songwriting, catchy pop tunes, and successful albums such as "Fearless," "1989," and "folklore." She has won numerous awards, including Grammy Awards, and has a dedicated fan base worldwide.

3) Chocolate chip cookies, a beloved sweet treat, were invented by Ruth Graves Wakefield in the 1930s. Wakefield ran the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts and added chopped chocolate to her cookie dough, expecting it to melt and create an all-chocolate cookie. Instead, the chocolate bits retained their shape, giving birth to the classic chocolate chip cookie. Today, they are a staple in cookie jars, dessert menus, and homemade baking, enjoyed by people of all ages.

4) The Berlin Conference in 1884-1885 divided Africa among European powers and set the stage for the colonization of the continent.