2018 Snapshot
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The Vibe
Pop Culture
Fortnite Craze
Slang
"Yeet"
Price Check
Gas: $2.72
Notable Deaths
Stephen Hawking, Aretha Franklin, Stan Lee
Music & Style
Latin Pop
World Affairs
US-China Trade
Tigray War
Yearly Summary
- Global Events: The Thai Cave Rescue captures the world's attention. Prince Harry marries Meghan Markle. The 'Yellow Vest' protests begin in France.
- Culture & Mood: Black Panther becomes a cultural milestone. The 'True Crime' podcast boom reaches a fever pitch.
- Fashion & Slang: 'Dad sneakers' (chunky shoes). 'Tea' (as in 'spilling the tea') and 'Gucci' (still popular).
- Fun Fact: 2018 was the year Elon Musk's SpaceX launched a Tesla Roadster into space, with a mannequin named 'Starman' behind the wheel!