2014 gave us lots of reasons to smile, from the infamous Oscar selfie to the inescapable Ice Bucket Challenge.
It was a year for standing up for what you believe in, setting records, and making a meme of everything.
Before we "Let It Go," let's take a look at the year's highlights in entertainment, tech, business, science, and world news.
2014 gave us lots of reasons to smile, from the infamous Oscar selfie to the inescapable Ice Bucket Challenge.
It was a year for standing up for what you believe in, setting records, and making a meme of everything.
Before we "Let It Go," let's take a look at the year's highlights in entertainment, tech, business, science, and world news.
Gay marriage became legal in 18 more US states.
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Nevada State Sen. Kelvin Atkinson (left) and Sherwood Howard tie the knot, becoming the first same-sex couple married in Las Vegas.
Court Ruling On Gay Marriage Causes Euphoria And Dismay »
Nevada State Sen. Kelvin Atkinson (left) and Sherwood Howard tie the knot, becoming the first same-sex couple married in Las Vegas.
Court Ruling On Gay Marriage Causes Euphoria And Dismay »
Dennis Rodman struck up an unlikely friendship with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un.
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In February 2013, Dennis Rodman traveled to North Korea with the Harlem Globetrotters for a documentary for media company Vice. He returned this year for a goodwill game with former NBA players.
Dennis Rodman Talks About His Controversial Trips To North Korea And Hanging Out With Kim Jong-Un »
In February 2013, Dennis Rodman traveled to North Korea with the Harlem Globetrotters for a documentary for media company Vice. He returned this year for a goodwill game with former NBA players.
Dennis Rodman Talks About His Controversial Trips To North Korea And Hanging Out With Kim Jong-Un »
American Eagle stopped Photoshopping images of its lingerie models.
American Eagle Stopped Airbrushing Lingerie Models And Sales Are Soaring »
American Eagle Stopped Airbrushing Lingerie Models And Sales Are Soaring »
Pharrell's trademark 10-gallon hat showed up everywhere. EVERYWHERE.
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The "Pharrell's hat" meme was born at the 2014 Grammy Awards, when the singer-songwriter donned a 10-gallon designer hat.
Pharrell's Ridiculous Grammy Hat Became An Internet Meme After Arby's Made Fun Of Him On Twitter
The "Pharrell's hat" meme was born at the 2014 Grammy Awards, when the singer-songwriter donned a 10-gallon designer hat.
Pharrell's Ridiculous Grammy Hat Became An Internet Meme After Arby's Made Fun Of Him On Twitter
SNL got with the times, adding two black women to its cast.
Sasheer Zamata (left) and Leslie Jones came on mid-season.
23 Times Women Made History On 'Saturday Night Live' »
Sasheer Zamata (left) and Leslie Jones came on mid-season.
23 Times Women Made History On 'Saturday Night Live' »
Russia spent $50 billion on the Olympics, and still couldn't build a proper bathroom.
A 15-year-old Russian figure skating prodigy stunned the world.
Olympic athletes adopted Sochi's stray dogs.
US slopestyle skiing silver medalist Gus Kenworthy brought home a family of pups.
American Silver Medalist Adopts A Family Of Stray Dogs He Found In Sochi »
US slopestyle skiing silver medalist Gus Kenworthy brought home a family of pups.
American Silver Medalist Adopts A Family Of Stray Dogs He Found In Sochi »
Janet Yellen was sworn in as the first woman to chair the US Federal Reserve.
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A Woman Virtually Nobody Has Heard Of Is On The Verge Of Becoming The Most Powerful Woman In The World »
A Woman Virtually Nobody Has Heard Of Is On The Verge Of Becoming The Most Powerful Woman In The World »
Michael Sam became the first openly gay NFL player.
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Michael Sam: 'I'm Determined To Be Great' »
Michael Sam: 'I'm Determined To Be Great' »
Ellen deGeneres' "Oscar selfie" became the most retweeted photo of all time, with over 2.5 million shares.
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A "Wheel of Fortune" contestant had the best guess ever.
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Contestant Emil correctly guessed "new baby buggy" with just two letters on the board, winning $45,000.
You'll Never Believe This Guy's Crazy 'Wheel Of Fortune' Solution »
Contestant Emil correctly guessed "new baby buggy" with just two letters on the board, winning $45,000.
You'll Never Believe This Guy's Crazy 'Wheel Of Fortune' Solution »
Tens of millions of people became obsessed with a math game.
2048, which racked up between 10 million and 50 million downloads on the Google play store, and Threes became really popular math games for the phone.
I'm Addicted To An iPhone Game, And I'm Genuinely Worried For My Life »
2048, which racked up between 10 million and 50 million downloads on the Google play store, and Threes became really popular math games for the phone.
I'm Addicted To An iPhone Game, And I'm Genuinely Worried For My Life »
"12 Years a Slave" actress Lupita Nyong'o moved everyone to tears with her Oscars speech about race.
The Pope surprised everyone with his liberal comments on gay rights and evolution.
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Pope Francis continued to shock the world as the most liberal pope in decades. He officially endorsed evolution and the Big Bang Theory, married couples who had been living together "in sin," and fostered more inclusive perspectives on gays in the Church.
Pope Breaks Taboo By Marrying Couples Who Lived 'In Sin' »
Pope Francis continued to shock the world as the most liberal pope in decades. He officially endorsed evolution and the Big Bang Theory, married couples who had been living together "in sin," and fostered more inclusive perspectives on gays in the Church.
Pope Breaks Taboo By Marrying Couples Who Lived 'In Sin' »
An obscure book on income inequality became a #1 New York Times bestseller.
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French economist Thomas Piketty poses with his book "Capital in the Twenty-First Century" in the Turkish translation.
Capital In The Twenty-First Century' Named Business Book Of The Year »
French economist Thomas Piketty poses with his book "Capital in the Twenty-First Century" in the Turkish translation.
Capital In The Twenty-First Century' Named Business Book Of The Year »
Taco Bell finally introduced a breakfast menu.
540 million people voted in India's largest-ever general election.
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The recently elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed his inked finger to supporters after voting at a polling station in Ahmedabad, India.
The recently elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed his inked finger to supporters after voting at a polling station in Ahmedabad, India.
"Frozen" became the highest-grossing animated movie of all time. Nobody could stop singing "Let It Go."
Every Time You Sang Along To 'Frozen,' You Capitulated To Disney’s Carefully Orchestrated Marketing Plans »
Every Time You Sang Along To 'Frozen,' You Capitulated To Disney’s Carefully Orchestrated Marketing Plans »
Etihad unveiled a $20,000 "flying apartment."
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First Class Airline Seats That Might Be Better Than Your Apartment »
First Class Airline Seats That Might Be Better Than Your Apartment »
Michael Jackson moonwalked once more when his hologram performed at the Billboard Music Awards.
A Hologram Michael Jackson Gave An Amazing Performance At Last Night's Billboard Music Awarda »
A Hologram Michael Jackson Gave An Amazing Performance At Last Night's Billboard Music Awarda »
Dr. Dre sold Beats to Apple for $3 billion and became the richest man in hip-hop.
The Fabulous Life Of Dr. Dre, Hip-Hop's Richest Man »
The Fabulous Life Of Dr. Dre, Hip-Hop's Richest Man »
YouTube stars went mainstream. Top earner PewDiePie raked in more than $4 million this year.
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