Trends and Events from the Decade That You Completely Forgot About

The years fly by, and before you know it, it's almost 2020! The past decade has had a lot of ups and downs. From Vine's short-lived popularity to the #MeToo movement, to the Defaltegate in the NFL, it's easy to forget exactly what happened in the past ten years. Here's a list of the most iconic trends, most shocking events, and the biggest changes to society since 2010. How much of the past ten years do you remember?

Vine Shuts Down

Vine came and went so quickly, you might have missed it altogether. Vine closed down in October of 2016, prompting many to mourn the loss of the popular video sharing app. Today, many have turned to TikTok for similar, albeit longer, content. At the peak, Vine had 200 million users.

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The More You Know

  • The toilet is statistically the cleanest place in your home. Your desk, kitchen sink, and cellphone all have more bacteria.
  • You spend about 10% of the time you're awake blinking.
  • Grasshopper Mice have evolved to turn scorpion venom into a pain-killer. They now prey on scorpions.
  • The richest superhero is actually Black Panther, who has an estimated of $500 billion, whereas Tony Stark is worth $100 billion and Bruce Wayne $80 billion.
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