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10 Things That Happened 10 Years Ago: Nov 30-Dec 6
Scott Weiland passes away, a big Salvation Army donation, and an unwanted “Bud Weisser” at Budweiser. Here’s what was in the news 10 years ago this week.
The Top Yahoo Searches of 2015
The top search on Yahoo in 2015 was “Bobbi Kristina Brown” after she tragically passed away that July. Other top searches included “iPhone,” “Caitlyn Jenner,” “Katy Perry’s Super Bowl Halftime sharks,” and the term “man bun.” (Also of note: People were still using Yahoo back then.)
Scott Weiland Is Found Dead on His Tour Bus
Tragic news hit rock fans in early December 2015 when the Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver frontman was found dead on his tour bus. The 48-year-old’s long battle with addiction cast a shadow over his career, but his voice defined an era of ‘90s alt-rock.
Someone Left a Check for Half-a-Million Dollars in a Salvation Army Kettle
Talk about holiday spirit! A Salvation Army worker in Minnesota opened a red kettle to find a $500,000 cashier’s check inside. The anonymous couple instantly made it one of the largest single kettle donations ever.
The Most Streamed Artists on Spotify in 2015
Spotify crowned Drake the most-streamed artist of 2015, with over 1.8 billion streams. The top female artist was Rihanna, the #1 song was “Lean On” by Major Lazer, and the top-streamed album was “Beauty Behind the Madness” by The Weeknd.
Rolling Stone’s Top 50 Songs of 2015
“Rolling Stone” released its Top 50 Songs of the year, with “Can’t Feel My Face” by The Weeknd taking the top spot, followed by “Trap Queen” by Fetty Wap and “Hotline Bling” by Drake.
“Bud Weisser” Caught Trespassing at Budweiser Brewery
You can’t make this up: 19-year-old Bud Weisser was arrested for trespassing at a Budweiser brewery in St. Louis. Police said he refused to leave – perhaps feeling entitled by name alone. Internet headline writers thanked him for the gift.
Baby Names Inspired by Instagram Filters and “Empire” Characters
BabyCenter.com released a report on baby naming trends for 2015. Some of the trendiest names were based on Instagram filters like Lux and Valencia,“Empire” characters like Dre and Lucious, and royalty like Duchess and Sultan.
“Boomerang Gifts” Go Viral
A “boomerang gift” is when you give someone something you’ll enjoy too – like a Netflix subscription, concert tickets, or a fancy blender you’ll “borrow.” It’s half-thoughtful, half-selfish.
The Most Shocking Celebrity Break-Ups of 2015
The “E! News” round-up included Ben Affleck & Jennifer Garner, Mandy Moore & Ryan Adams, Blake Shelton & Miranda Lambert, Gwen Stefani & Gavin Rossdale, Kourtney Kardashian & Scott Disick… and Kermit & Miss Piggy. The on-and-off Muppet couple had released a joint statement that August announcing the split.
A New Shopping Channel That Only Sells Guns
Move over QVC – 2015 introduced GunTV, a shopping network dedicated solely to firearms. It sparked instant controversy when it was announced that December. It launched in April 2026 but missed its mark and shut down just nine months later.
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