2023 Countries
In February, the U.S. Air Force shot down a spy balloon from this country that had drifted across North American airspace.
China
This individual became the first former US President to have their mug shot taken.
Donald Trump
In May, a coronation was held for this king, marking him as the latest monarch of England to carry this name and numerical designation
Charles III
This 2023 horror film might make you reconsider taking your work home, especially if that work involves a deadly doll.
M3GAN
I'm not your typical dragon of lore, lacking the size to frighten or roar. By the side of a warrior disguised, my humor and heart are not to be disguised. Who am I, small in stature but big in ambition, aiding a hero on a secret mission?
Mushu
This country was included in the number one most searched news story of 2023.
Israel
This individual was named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year.
Taylor Swift
This two-letter acronym was announced as the most notable word in 2023.
AI
Many people flocked to cinemas to watch these two films back-to-back, morphing the two films into a five-hour marathon.
Barbie and Oppenheimer
In the night sky, I glide, silent as a whisper, my wings as dark as the void, under the moon's glimmer. Fire may come not as expected in our greet, yet alongside a friend, every challenge we defeat. Who am I, with a bond strong and true, a dragon of night's shade, friendship's clue?
Toothless
This country became the fourth nation to successfully land a spacecraft on the Moon.
India
The UK’s Prince Harry published this tell-all memoir on his upbringing with the Royal Family
Spare
The Nuggets won 2023's NBA title by defeating this team.
Miami Heat
This movie won "Best Picture" at the Oscars in 2023
Everything Everywhere All At Once
Born from flame, I soar the skies, not a dragon by type, yet my appearance defies. With a roar and a blaze, in battle, I stand tall, alongside my trainer, ready to answer the call. Who am I, with wings spread wide and a fiery tail's light, a creature of power, in every flight?
Charizard
This European country banned the use of OpenAI’s ChatGPT over data security concerns
Italy
This artist won "Album of the Year" at the 2023 Grammy Awards
Harry Styles
62 new moons circling this planet were discovered in 2023, bringing its total number of moons to 145, tops in the solar system
Saturn
This sequel is the SECOND highest-grossing animated film of 2023
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Within a mountain's shadowed hall, I lay on gold, a fearsome sprawl. A dragon of legend, fire, and might, guarding my hoard from any knight. Who am I, with a voice that booms in caverns deep, where darkness looms, yet by greed, my fate was sealed, in a tale of old, through mountains shielded?
Smaug
This European country replaced their national currency with the euro
Croatia
This individual was named 2023's "Sexiest Man Alive" by People Magazine
Patrick Dempsey
A train derailment in this US state forced thousands of residents out of their homes as toxic chemicals threatened their community when more than four dozen train cars derailed
Ohio
This movie was declared the biggest box-office 'flop' of 2023, with some reports stating an estimated total loss of over $300 million
The Marvels
In a tower I guarded, without a key, a prisoner of love, yet none could see. Not born of fire, nor scales of fear, but a heart that softened, when true love drew near. Who am I, with a breath that can blaze, yet gentle at heart, through the mist and the haze?
Dragon (Shrek)