These Are All The Major Pop Culture & Historical Moments of the Last Decade

2018: Iconic Media Spearheads Die

The creator of Spongebob Squarepants, Stephen Hillenberg, and creative leader of Marvel Comics, Stan Lee, both died in November. Both were ill, though Hillenberg was notably younger than Lee. Since their passings, both studios have paid homage to their creators with various cameos and dedications.

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The More You Know

  • War pigs were used in ancient warfare to counter against war elephants, which feared the pigs (and their squeals) and would bolt. War pigs were sometimes lit on fire to enhance this effect.
  • After Hitler ordered the deportation of Denmark's Jewish population, Danish citizens organized a massive evacuation of the Jews to neutral Sweden, despite the risks. In the end, 99% of Danish Jews survived the Holocaust.
  • Benjamin Franklin was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
  • There are more than 24 time zones around the world.
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