Test your knowledge of the biggest stories of 2024 with this topical quiz and find out whether you have been keeping up with the stories that have gripped the globe.
The quiz, created by Readly, has also unveiled the top 25 talking points of the past year, including the US and UK election results, Taylor Swift’s epic live performances and the much-anticipated Oasis reunion.
Interestingly, it was found that 19 per cent of people admit to heated discussions or disagreements over key events when families gather for Christmas, with the festive dinner being the prime time for such topics to arise.
A further 15 per cent confessed that some subjects are strictly ‘off-limits’. As the study also discovered that politics (31 per cent), family matters (25 per cent) and religion (15 per cent) are the most likely topics to spark arguments during the Christmas holidays.
Chris Couchman, head of content at the digital magazine and newspaper app, commented: “Another year is drawing to a close and what a year it’s been.”
“The highs and lows of 2024 have given us so much to reflect on, from unexpected triumphs to shocking controversies.”
“As families gather this Christmas, it’s inevitable that these defining moments will spark passionate debates and laughter alike. It’s a reminder of how the events of a single year can bring people together, even in disagreement,” says the report.
One in five have shared a significant event or cultural phenomenon on social media this year. While a quarter claim an event has caused them to pause what they’re doing and snap a photo or message someone to discuss it.
Two thirds of respondents like to stay informed about current events, with sports being the most popular news topic. Other participants in the survey of 2,000 adults enjoy reading or hearing about politics and entertainment.
TV news broadcasts are where 52 per cent of people get their news and information from. Meanwhile, 51 per cent get their news from digital magazines and newspapers, 38 per cent tune into the radio and 29 per cent simply rely on word of mouth.
Chris Couchman added: “In an age where information travels faster than ever, it’s the things we read about and these shared experiences that keep us connected and curious with the world around us and sparks good conversation this Christmas time and beyond.”
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BIGGEST TALKING POINTS OF 2024:
- Donald Trump wins the US election
- Labour win the UK General Election
- Donald Trump is shot
- Liam Payne dies in Argentina
- Oasis reform and tickets become gold dust
- Swiftie Fever as Taylor Swift’s tour sweeps the UK
- First blind contestant on Strictly
- Luke Littler reaches the PDC darts final
- Popularity of Baby Reindeer on Netflix
- Nigel Farage being hit with milkshake
- Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck split
- The disastrous ‘Willy Wonka experience’
- Rachael Gunn the Australian scores zero in the breakdancing at the Olympics
- A pole vaulter fails because his willy is too big
- Snoop Dogg appears at the Olympics
- Banksy’s provocative art
- Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury split
- Rioter is hit in the privates with a brick
- The mysterious disappearance of wasps
- ‘Brat Summer’
- Winner of ‘World’s Ugliest Dog’ contest announced
- Ryan Gosling dresses as Beavis and Butthead
- Tortoise causes train delay
- Adult-only crisps released
- Noel Edmonds pictured wearing odd shoes