Culture & History

On July 4, 2023, Earth experienced its hottest day since at least 1979, with a global average temperature of 62.92°F (17.18°C).

Did you know that in 2022 the world’s population reached 8 billion people for the first time?

Did you know that in 2021, highest global temperature records were broken around the world?

Did you know that Zoom’s stocks were one of the fastest-growing stocks in 2020?

Did you know that in 2019, a record-breaking egg became the most-liked post on Instagram?

In 2018, the treadmill celebrated its 200-year anniversary. Originally, it was designed as a torture device.

Did you know that in 2017, Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” became the most streamed song of all time?

Did you know that in 2016, Deadpool became the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time?

Did you know that in 2015, the Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year was the “face with tears of joy” emoji?

In 2014, a photo on Facebook received 100 million likes, the first time this milestone was achieved since the platform's creation.

Did you know that Grand Theft Auto V earned over $800 million in sales within its first 24 hours of release in September 2013?

During the 2012 London Olympics, the Spanish synchronized swimming team performed their routine to music from "Star Wars."