Did They Die or Did They Thrive?
These two people, who are the most famous couple in the world, got engaged in 2025.
Who are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce?
In mid December, a mass shooting took place at this famous beach (surprisingly not in America), killing 16 people.
What is Bondi Beach?
This little monster bag charm took the world by storm in 2025, utilizing the addictive blind box style of marketing.
What is Labubu?
This phrase is still being used by children, is hated by adults, and has no commonly understood meaning.
6-7
In early January 2025, a large fire blazed in this area of Southern California, destorying 16,000 structures and killing 29 people.
What is the Palisades?
This pop artist became the most awarded artist in Grammy history after taking home her first ever album of the year award.
Who is Beyonce?
This Black Sabbath frontman turned reality star died in July at the age of 76.
Who is Ozzy Osbourne?
Four masked thieves stole $100 million from this world renowned art museum in October.
What is the Louvre?
The Minecraft movie had children standing up, throwing their popcorn, and screaming along with this classic line.
Chicken Jockey!!
This TikTok challenge has people randomly start dancing in order to see if their significant other would match their energy. It's named after a famous sports player.
What is the Beckham Challenge?
The US government shutdown lasted this many days, making it the longest shutdown in history.
What is 45 days?
This drug was awarded the US Breakthrough Prize in April and has helped over 12% of Americans lose weight.
What is Ozempic?
This well known conservationist who devoted her life to studying primates died in October at the age 91.
Jane Goodall
This prince of England was stripped of his title after it was discovered he has spent time on Epstein's island.
Who is Andrew?
This type of chocolate bar went viral in 2025, combining chocolate and pistachio.
What is Dubai chocolate?
This short audio clip from a British travel advertisment became one of the most popular sounds used on TikTok, usually denoting negative events.
What is "Nothing Beats a Jet2 Holiday"?
ICE created an infamous detention center off the coast of Florida that commonly goes by this nickname.
What is Alligator Alcatraz?
Merriam Webster selected this word as the word of the year, when used in the context of AI.
What is slop?
This pop star experienced 11 minutes of weightlessness on her trip to space while simultaneously angering most of the people on Earth.
Who is Katy Perry?
The first American pope, Robert Francis Prevost (also an avid Bears fan), chose this papal name when he was voted in in May.
What is Pope Leo XIV?
An affair was exposed between a Bay Area CEO and his secretary on the Kiss Cam at this band's concert.
Who are Coldplay?
This TikTok challenge trend had people randomly start talking about this normally perceived-as-boring topic to see if their significant other would express interest.
What are birds?
Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University in September, while representing this conservative group.
What is Turning Point USA?
This man, who starred in multiple hit films in 2025, was crowned Sexiest Man of the Year.
Who is Jonathan Bailey?
This Hollywood bombshell received widespread criticism after appearing in an American Eagle jeans commercial talking about how she's the "perfect" human specimen.
Who is Sydney Sweeney?
This interstellar object was discovered in July by the Atlas survey telescope in Chile. It is only the third such object to be observed from Earth.
What is 3I/ATLAS?
TikTok launched a nationwide interest in a skincare product made from the sperm of this living creature.
What is a salmon?
This phrase has been used to describe the blank look on young peoples' faces when interacting with them.
The Gen Z stare
In November, the US government launched an operation to attack small boats in the Eastern Pacific allegedly carrying drugs. The operation was known by this name.
What is Southern Spear?
This show, about working in the medical profession, is universally recognized as the best drama of the year.
What is The Pitt?