As 2024 wraps up, Google released its list of top trending searches on December 10, giving a glimpse into global interests, from major sports events to viral cultural moments.
A viral social media video in August sparked interest, with many Americans searching for the meaning of the word "demure," according to Google's blog, reports UNB.
Global elections attracted a lot of attention, with "U.S. Election" topping the list of trending news searches. Political figures like Donald Trump and Kamala Harris were among the most searched, as election coverage increased worldwide.
In entertainment, Pixar's Inside Out 2 was the year's top trending movie, while Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" topped music searches.
Among food and drink recipes, "Olympics chocolate muffins" claimed the top spot, after Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen's endorsement of the sweet treat during the Paris 2024 Summer Games.
In sports, "Copa América" and the "UEFA European Championship" dominated global search trends.
On Google Maps, Italy's Arena di Verona was the most searched stadium, while Las Vegas' Sphere became the top-searched U.S. attraction.
In 2024, new search tools became more popular. Google Lens and Circle to Search were commonly used for things like translation, shopping, and identifying objects, often with text to give more context.
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