Trends and Events from the Decade That You Completely Forgot About

Minecraft Skyrockets

Released in 2011, Minecraft has become one of the best-selling games of all time. THe game allows players to build and develop in a procedurally generated world. It became popularized with online gamers who filmed themselves playing the game.

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The More You Know

  • It costs the U.S. Mint almost twice as much to mint each penny and nickel as the coins are actually worth. Taxpayers lost over $100 million in 2013 just through the coins being made.
  • Sony’s PlayStation 4 costs $381 to manufacture.
  • The world's most densely populated island is the size of two soccer fields.
  • J.K. Rowling became the first person to become a billionaire by writing books. However, she also lost her billionaire status because she donated so much money to charity!
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