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10 Things That Happened 10 Years Ago: Dec 7-13
Crystal Pepsi, rude texts, and Margot Robbie in a bubble bath. Here’s what was in the news 10 years ago this week.
Willard Scott Retires from the “Today” Show
After 35 years of birthday shout-outs, Willard Scott said goodbye to “Today.” The man who once was Ronald McDonald (seriously) left behind a legacy of smiles, smooches, and Smuckers-sponsored centenarians. He’d already been semi-retired for a quite a while, with Al Roger filling in as the main weatherman on most days since 1996.
Ending Texts with Periods Makes You Sound Rude
A study found ending your texts with a period made you seem cold or angry. Gen Z agreed. Suddenly punctuation became passive-aggressive, and everyone started ending messages like this instead
Texting Makes You Temporarily Deaf
Meanwhile, a separate study found focusing on your phone can actually make you “temporarily deaf.” So if your spouse yells your name while you’re deep in a text thread… you’re not ignoring them, it’s just science.
Crystal Pepsi Comeback
A grassroots movement to resurrect Crystal Pepsi caught fire online in 2015, complete with petitions, hashtags, and an overwhelming amount of communal nostalgia. It actually worked – Pepsi handed out 13,000 six-packs that December, and eventually brought it back for real in the summer of 2016. It hasn’t been offered again nationwide since then.
Facebook’s Most Talked-About Topics of 2015
Before TikTok ruled the world, Facebook was where we debated everything. The site dropped lists of 2015’s most talked-about stars, shows, and athletes – proof we’ve always loved arguing in the comments. Ed Sheeran topped the list of the most talked-about entertainers,“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was #1 among movies, and“Game of Thrones” topped the list of TV shows.
Taylor Swift Is Billboard’s Artist of the Year
Her “1989” album topped their Billboard 200 Albums list that year, and also their Digital Albums list.
YouTube’s Most Viewed Music Videos of 2015
The biggest hits of the year lived on YouTube. The #1 video from the list still sits among YouTube’s all-time most-watched a decade later. “See You Again” by Wiz Kalifa and Charlie Puth racked up 1.2 billion views in 2015. (“Baby Shark” owns the record by an impressively wide margin.)
The 10 Holiday Smells We Love Most
A poll by “Huff Post” and Glad found the Top 10 in order are: Hot chocolate, freshly baked cookies, the smell of a fire, peppermint, apple cider, pine trees, potato latkes (a Hanukkah staple), pie, candles, and gingerbread.
“Walking Dead” Star Bitten by a Fan
Actor Norman Reedus got bit by an over-excited fan at a 2015 convention in New Jersey. He wasn’t hurt and handled it like a champ – dude had some experience in avoiding a serious bite.
“The Big Short” hit theaters across the U.S.
The Adam McKay flick finally helped fans understand the basics of the 2008 financial crisis that wiped out their savings – thanks to a cast of A-listers, fourth-wall breaks, and Margot Robbie explaining subprime loans from a bubble bath.
