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.
What happens when hungry cow won't leave? Hilarious encounter captured on video
A comical video captured in Virginia shows a cow leaning into a car window and licking a laughing woman as she fed it.
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.
Watch: Great white shark swims close to Australian surfers
A group of surfers had a close encounter with a great white shark off the coast of Emerald Beach, New South Wales, on November 13.
Watch: Teen rams officer with stolen car in high-speed chase
David Doyle, 17, was sentenced to five and a half years in prison after ramming a stolen car into police constable Richard Keel during a high-speed chase in London on May 17.
'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.
Icelandic videographer captures mesmerizing volcanic lava flow, prompting 'fascinating' skepticism
Icelandic videographer Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove captured breathtaking footage of lava flowing across snow in Sundhnukagigar, near Grindavik, following a volcanic eruption in February.
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.
Georgia residents reporting disturbing racist messages before, after election
Multiple Georgia residents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after receiving an alarming text message about upcoming enslavement or being informed about a potential threat from white supremacists and KKK members.
Peanut the squirrel seized, euthanized in NY state raid; Elon Musk reacts
The news has sparked widespread backlash, with even Elon Musk weighing in after retweeting a post that urged, “The government should leave people and their animals alone."
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.
Watch: Bear caught enjoying 'spa day' in California backyard pool
A video recorded in San Bernardino County captures a bear enjoying a "spa day" by taking a dip in a backyard pool.
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.
Watch: Florida 'manic woman' hits deputy with car outside sheriff’s office
A woman was arrested in Florida after striking Deputy Bruce Fowler with her car outside the Lee County Sheriff’s Office headquarters in Fort Myers.
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.
Jane's Addiction cancels tour after on-stage fight between Farrell, Navarro
Jane's Addiction has canceled the remainder of their "Imminent Redemption" tour after frontman Perry Farrell was seen in a video lunging at and throwing a punch at guitarist Dave Navarro during a concert in Boston.
Panera Bread employee repeatedly hits violent customer with pan: 'My personal hero'
A Panera Bread employee in Glendale, Colorado, used a pan to defend staff from an unruly customer who became violent, throwing objects and demanding a missing phone.
Watch: Family battles towering blaze from 80 candles on grandmother's birthday cake
An Illinois family struggled to extinguish the flames from 80 birthday candles on a cake for their grandmother's 80th birthday.
Drone captures rare footage of tuna, dolphins, and humpback whales feasting off New York's Fire Island
A remarkable drone video shows tuna, dolphins, and humpback whales interacting off New York's Fire Island.