Trends and Events from the Decade That You Completely Forgot About

Love Is In the Bin

Banksy is back, baby! In October 2018, Banksy sold a painting that immediately self-destructed upon purchase. He sold it for 1.4 million dollars at auction, but it shredded itself as soon as the purchase was made. It has since been titled “Love Is in the Bin” and is currently on display in Germany. 

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The More You Know

  • The hashtag symbol is technically called an octothorpe.
  • In 1923, jockey Frank Hayes won a race at Belmont Park in New York despite being dead — he suffered a heart attack mid-race but his body stayed in the saddle until his horse crossed the line for a 20–1 outsider victory.
  • Shakespeare's plays feature the word "love" about 10 times more than the word "hate."
  • Only 5% of the ocean has been explored.
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