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10 Things That Happened 10 Years Ago: Nov 16-22
Charlie Sheen’s “winning” streak, Jared Fogle’s sentencing, and an emoji wins “Word of the Year.” Here’s what was in the news 10 years ago this week.
Charlie Sheen Is HIV-Positive
Charlie Sheen went on “Today” and dropped a bomb: he was HIV-positive and he’d been living with it for four years. The revelation set off a media firestorm, but Charlie called it “a turning point.” Suddenly, “winning” meant taking his meds, staying healthy, and using his infamous spotlight to push HIV awareness.
Jared from Subway Is Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
Former Subway spokesman Jared Fogle – once a wholesome symbol of healthy eating – was sentenced to over 15 years in prison for child sex crimes. It was one of the most stomach-turning celebrity scandals of the decade. Subway had already cut ties.
Oxford Dictionaries’ Word of the Year Is an Emoji
Words are so last century. Oxford Dictionaries made history in 2015 by naming an emoji – “Tears of Joy” 😂 – as its Word of the Year. It was the first time a picture beat out actual words. Linguists groaned, teens shrugged, and the rest of us realized we might officially be living inside our phones now.
Thanksgiving Dinner Tops $50 for the First Time
Thanksgiving 2015 came with some sticker shock. The American Farm Bureau said the average (very basic) turkey day feast for ten broke the $50 mark for the first time ever – $50.11. The priciest item on the list was a 16-pound turkey at $23.04. The cheapest was dinner rolls at $2.25.
Psychics Predict Han Solo’s Death in “Star Wars”
Before “The Force Awakens” hit theaters, psychics (and basically every fan on the internet) predicted Han Solo wouldn’t make it out alive. Spoiler: they nailed it. Was it supernatural foresight – or just knowing Harrison Ford was probably tired of space vest duty? Either way, 2015 proved even the Force couldn’t stop a good plot twist.
Facebook Adds “Ex-Proof” Feature
Facebook finally gave the brokenhearted what they really needed in 2015: an ex-blocker. The new feature let you quietly limit how much of your ex’s face invaded your feed – without the drama of an unfriend. It was like a digital restraining order for your sanity.
Carly Simon Confirms “You’re So Vain” Is (Partly) About Warren Beatty
After four decades of mystery, Carly Simon finally confirmed what everyone suspected: at least some of her song “You’re So Vain” was about Warren Beatty. When asked if Warren knew, she joked, “He thinks the whole thing is about him!”
Woman Breaks Husband’s Junk While Online Shopping During Sex
A woman in China broke her husband’s penis while trying to shop online during sex. She tried to multitask on Singles’ Day – a holiday for single people that’s become the biggest shopping day worldwide – ended up with a trip to the ER. Doctors say “penile fractures” are real, and so is buyer’s remorse. Add it to the list of things you should never do mid-romp.
STDs Hit an All-Time High
The CDC dropped some bad news: America was catching feelings – and infections. Gonorrhea and syphilis cases were up, and chlamydia rates hit an all-time high. Experts blamed hookup apps, fewer clinics, randy seniors, and people forgetting what condoms were for.
David Beckham is “People” Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive
The retired soccer legend, model, and dad of four joined the club of impossibly attractive humans. He reacted humbly, saying, “”I never feel that I’m an attractive, sexy person. I mean I like to wear nice clothes and nice suits and look and feel good, but I don’t ever think of myself that way.” Agreed… nice clothes, but otherwise hideous. 👀
