From the massive hurricanes in the Atlantic, to political shockers and pop culture events, 2017 was a dramatic year.
One noteworthy event that unfolded in the past year was the surge of Bitcoin’s popularity. The promise of cryptocurrency has caused a rise in value in the risky venture. In all, Bitcoin has seen a roughly 20-fold rise since the beginning of 2017, outshining virtually every conventional investment.
2017 was also the year for twin celebrity babies. George Clooney and his wife Amal welcomed twins on June 6, while Jay-Z and Beyonce welcomed their twins a week later on the 13th. Coincidentally both pairs of twins consist of a boy and a girl. Adding to the count was Madonna, who adopted a pair of twins.
How closely were you really paying attention to the news from 2017? Test your knowledge of the pop culture and news worthy events that happened in the last year with this quiz!
Question 1 / 15
What was the solar eclipse that occurred on August 21st dubbed, according to multiple media outlets?
Sensational!
That was incorrect.
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Question 2 / 15
Who actually won the Oscar for Best Picture?
Superb!
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Question 3 / 15
What is the name of the rocket which had its reusability showcased by SpaceX?
Great!
I'm afraid that wasn't it.
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Question 4 / 15
Which celebrity couple welcomed twins in 2017?
Terrific!
That was incorrect.
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Question 5 / 15
What is the disease that Israeli scientists announced a new treatment for?
Thumbs up!
Uh-oh. That was incorrect.
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Question 6 / 15
Which event did NOT happen in the royal family in 2017?
Superb!
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Question 7 / 15
Which US astronaut broke the record for the most cumulative days spent in orbit?
Super!
That was incorrect.
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Question 8 / 15
Which fast food chain presented a Twitter user with a year's worth of free nuggets for getting the most retweeted tweet of all time?
Great!
That was incorrect.
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Question 9 / 15
Which team won the MLB World Series?
Fabulous!
That was incorrect.
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Question 10 / 15
Which airline saved puppies from Hurricane Harvey?
Right on the money!
Not quite right.
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Question 11 / 15
Which songstress released the song "Look What You Made Me Do"?
You're one class act!
Not quite right.
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Question 12 / 15
The World Health Organisation unveiled a new vaccine to end which disease?
Thumbs up!
Uh-oh. That was incorrect.
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Question 13 / 15
Tennis star Serena Williams married the co-founder of which website?
Brilliant!
Uh-oh. That was incorrect.
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Question 14 / 15
Which country became the first in the world to make equal pay for both genders compulsory by law?
Sensational!
Hmm, I don't think so.
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Question 15 / 15
Which movie had the biggest opening ever for a movie directed by a woman?