Wikipedia's most-viewed articles in 2024
Politics dominated Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles this year, but here’s a look at what else people were interested in reading about in 2024.
Why are people 'holding space' for 'Defying Gravity’, and what does that even mean?
As if “Wicked” hasn’t already taken over the internet enough, a moment from one of the stars’ press interviews has turned into the latest meme. Here’s an explainer.
Miami-bound flight hits severe turbulence on way from Sweden to Florida
Passengers on a recent Scandinavian Airlines flight bound for Miami experienced a travel nightmare when their plane hit severe turbulence.
'Bear' in California car attack was actually a person in disguise, insurance officials say
There is a rather unusual twist in the story of a bear that attacked vehicles in California. Authorities now say the 'bear' is actually something else.
Mattel’s ‘Wicked’ dolls include wrong, adult website on packaging
The fine print on Mattel’s packaging for the new ‘Wicked’ dolls includes a website that requires people to be 18 years or older to enter.
Jacksonville Mayor on viral fight video from Florida-Georgia game: 'Disturbing'
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said in a statement Sunday morning that she was aware of “several disturbing videos" from the Florida Gators-Georgia Bulldogs game that appear to show Jacksonville sheriff's officers repeatedly punching two presumed fans in the face and head.
Watch: Paraglider spots dog on top of Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt
A paraglider recently captured a surprising sight at the Great Pyramid of Giza: a dog wandering around its summit.
Video: Florida traffic camera captured tornado as Hurricane Milton impacts state
A live camera from the Florida Department of Transportation spotted a confirmed tornado on the ground Wednesday morning in South Florida as Hurricane Milton barrels toward the state.
Fans flocking to meet Moo Deng, the viral pigmy hippo
Moo Deng has gained instant fame as visitors are traveling from around the world to get a closer look at the beloved baby hippo.
Meet the 12-year-old infuencer who mixed it up with Mike Lindell and Charlie Kirk at the DNC
The trending videos on social media capture the 12-year-old getting into a spirited debate with the two men over election conspiracy theories and the Civil Rights Act.
Person accidentally texts police to 'smoke,' officer hilariously responds
In Gulfport, Mississippi, a humorous text exchange went viral after someone accidentally messaged a police officer about “smoking" instead of a friend.
WATCH: Possible lightning bolt causes spark, dirt explosion outside Florida home
Lightning is no stranger to Florida. Earlier this week, a Florida homeowner's security camera appeared to capture a powerful lightning strike, causing a loud boom, and apparently sending dirt flying into the air.
Bear seemingly tightrope-walks across fence in Florida neighborhood: 'Let it do its thing'
A balancing bear stole the show in a Florida neighborhood last week – and no, the circus wasn't in town!
Tampa Uber driver goes viral for her rideshare sing-a-longs
If you’re waiting for an Uber and Linda Swann pulls up, you better have your pipes warmed up.
Barefoot Florida man wrangles nuisance gator at Jacksonville fire station: WATCH
The Blue Collar Brawler has struck again – but this time inside a Florida fire station.
Hurricane Beryl-themed cakes at H-E-B spark debate online
A Hurricane Beryl-themed cake has people debating if it is in poor taste.
UCF student says he'll stop tracking Elon Musk's private jet on X if he does one thing
Years after Elon Musk reportedly offered Jack Sweeney $5,000 to stop tracking his private jet on social media, the Florida college student now has a proposition of his own.
Suspected arsonist torches himself while setting ex-girlfriend's property ablaze
In a fiery twist of karma, a suspected arsonist in Albuquerque accidentally set himself on fire while allegedly torching his ex-girlfriend's property.
Watch: Runaway bull flips woman, injures 3 at Oregon rodeo
The bull jumped a fence during a performance, flipping over a woman, and continued through a concession area and into a parking lot before being caught.
Watch: Teenage gym employee uses MMA skills to take down suspected thief
A man lunged toward the teen who used his combat skills and brought him to the ground.