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Gregory DeVictor is a trivia enthusiast who loves to write articles on American nostalgia. This article teaches you fun facts and trivia from the year 2012. What are some fun facts, trivia, and history events from the year 2012? What were some of the top news stories in the U.S. and around the world, and what major events took place in the business and financial sectors? What was popular in everyday life, and what happened in science, technology, sports, and in the entertainment industry? From world leaders to pioneers to innovators, who were the most influential people in 2012? What about famous birthdays, marriages, and deaths that year, as well as how much things cost at the grocery store? Finally, what was the year 2012 best known for, and was it a good or bad year overall? Let's find out. Here is a summary of what took place in 2012: Here are the five most popular TV shows from 2012-13: Here are five cool food and beverage trends for the year: This article teaches you fun facts, trivia, and historical events from the year 2012. Find out about popular TV shows, movies, music, books, foods, sports facts, famous birthdays, and other cool pop culture trends to get the right mix of questions and answers for your 2000s-themed trivia quiz. Here are three trivia facts from the 2012 grocery industry: Bisquick cost $2.89 for a 20-ounce box, large eggs were $2.29 a dozen, and Pillsbury flour was $3.19 for a five-pound bag. For easier reading and referencing, I have divided this article into the following categories: In 2012, the Ford Motor Company was one of America’s largest corporations. These facts from the American retail industry have been made available courtesy of the Morris County Public Library in Whippany, NJ. Automobiles (new): Automobiles (used): Clothing: Food and beverages: (These prices are from the FoodTown in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. Please note that grocery prices may vary in other parts of the USA.) Furniture: Household and seasonal goods:
Personal care and health:
Recreation and amusements:
In 2012, Apple introduced the iPhone 5. 2. History Facts From the USA
3. International News
In 2012, planet Earth witnessed the Transit of Venus for the last time during this century. 4. Sports TriviaThis information has been made available courtesy of Pop-Culture.us. Generally suitable for all age groups, sports questions and answers are a welcome addition to any trivia quiz.
5. Miscellaneous Fun Facts, Trivia, and Pop Culture TrendsPBS.org explains that pop culture is that loose blend of books, music, fashion and other daily ephemera that contributes to the identity of a society at a particular point in time. In the 2000s, radio, film, television, books, and the internet defined the essence of American pop culture.
In 2012, Pinterest emerged as the “runaway social media hit” of the year. 6. Computer and Internet HistoryThese fun facts and trivia from 2012 have been made available courtesy of ComputerHope.com.
7. Nobel Prize WinnersThese history facts have been made available courtesy of InfoPlease.com.
8. Most Popular Television Shows From 2012-13This information has been made available courtesy of Deadline.com. Please note that these rankings are from adults 18-49.
In 2012, Wendy’s was America’s number two hamburger chain. 9. Bestselling Books: Amazon Print Top 10This book trivia has been made available courtesy of PublishersWeekly.com.
10. Bestselling Books: Nielsen Bookscan Top 10These facts have been made available courtesy of PublishersWeekly.com.
11. Bestselling Books: Amazon Kindle Top 10This book news has been made available courtesy of PublishersWeekly.com.
In 2012, Google launched Google Play. 12. Highest-Grossing FilmsThis movie trivia has been made available courtesy of BoxOfficeMojo.com.
13. Academy Award WinnersThis film news has been made available courtesy of BoxOfficeMojo.com.
14. Entries Into the National Film RegistryThis film trivia has been made available courtesy of the Library of Congress.
Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris: We Found Love15. Cool Pop Music ArtistsThese fun facts and trivia from 2012 have been made available courtesy of Pop-Culture.us. Adam Lambert, Adele, Alicia Keys, Bruno Mars, Calvin Harris, Carly Rae Jepsen, Carrie Underwood, Flo Rida, fun., Imagine Dragons, John Mayer, Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson, Kesha, LMFAO, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Maroon 5, Mumford & Sons, Nicki Minaj, One Direction, PSY, Pink, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Train, Usher, and Zac Brown Band. 16. Number One Music Hits for the YearThis pop culture news has been made available courtesy of Pop-Culture.us.
17. Grammy Award WinnersThis trivia has been made available courtesy of Grammy.com.
In 2012, Peruvian cuisine was all the rage. 18. Food and Beverage TriviaHere are some popular foods and beverages from 2012:
19. Famous People Who Died in 2012This celebrity news been made available courtesy of FiftiesWeb.com.
20. America’s Largest CompaniesThis information has been made available courtesy of Education.HowtheMarketWorks.com.
In 2012, “Modern Family” won a Golden Globe for “best TV comedy.” References
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