2019 Digest: Fashion
„VSCO Girls” (scrunchies, Hydro Flasks, and oversized tees) become the most talked-about aesthetic subculture. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2019 Year of the… Read More »2019 Digest: Fashion
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2019 Archive: Society
The „Woman Yelling at a Cat” meme becomes the most versatile and beloved image format of the year. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The… Read More »2019 Archive: Society
2019 File: Disney+ Launch and Recommendation Algorithms
The launch of Disney+ introduces a new major player in the „data wars,” as the company uses AI to curate its massive library for millions… Read More »2019 File: Disney+ Launch and Recommendation Algorithms
2019 Classic: The World Record Egg
In January, a photo of a single brown egg becomes the most-liked post on Instagram, surpassing Kylie Jenner just to prove it could. Part of… Read More »2019 Classic: The World Record Egg
2019 Archive: Gaming
Apex Legends surprise-launches and gains 50 million players in its first month, challenging Fortnite’s dominance. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2019 Year of… Read More »2019 Archive: Gaming
2019 Edition: Legacy
„They” is named Word of the Year by Merriam-Webster, reflecting its growing use as a non-binary pronoun. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2019… Read More »2019 Edition: Legacy
2019 Report: The Rise of TikTok’s „For You” Feed
TikTok becomes the most downloaded app of the year. Its algorithm, which learns interests based on seconds of viewing time, officially replaces the „social graph”… Read More »2019 Report: The Rise of TikTok’s „For You” Feed
2019 File: The First Black Hole Image
Scientists reveal the first-ever photograph of a black hole (in the M87 galaxy), a historic milestone for astrophysics. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The… Read More »2019 File: The First Black Hole Image
2019 Classic: Automotive
The Tesla Cybertruck is unveiled, featuring a polarizing „low-poly” design and an accidental window-breaking demonstration. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2019 Year of… Read More »2019 Classic: Automotive
2019 Edition: Social Media
Instagram begins testing the removal of „Like” counts to reduce social pressure on the platform. Part of the 61 Fun Facts: The 2019 Year of… Read More »2019 Edition: Social Media