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    The Most Talked About Topics In 2013

    From the royal baby to 'The X Factor', find out what the most talked about events of the year were on Facebook...

    1. Grand Theft Auto V

      1. 10. 'Grand Theft Auto V' released

      The controverisal video game broke seven Guinness world records upon its release in September, becoming the fastest entertainment product of all time to gross $1 billion.

    2. George Osborne in a black suit

      2. 9. The Bedroom Tax is introduced

      The Conservatives introduced their controversial 'Bedroom Tax' in April. Part of wider welfare reforms by the Coalition, it became the ninth most discussed subject on Facebook in the UK this year.

    3. Nicole Scherzinger pulling funny faces

      3. 8. 'The X Factor' returns

      It's always big news. In August, Gary Barlow, Nicole Scherzinger, Louis Walsh and Sharon Osbourne started searching for the next big thing once again as 'The X Factor' returned.

    4. James Anderson and Alistair Cook with the Ashes

      4. 7. England retain the Ashes

      It was a great summer for British sport. England retained the Ashes after drawing the third Test with Australia in August.

    5. Call Of Duty: Ghosts

      5. 6. 'Call Of Duty: Ghosts' released

      The popular army video game was back in November, becoming the sixth most discussed subject on Facebook this year.

    6. Sir Alex Ferguson with the Premier League trophy

      6. 5. Sir Alex Ferguson retires

      The most successful manager at the most successful British football club, Sir Alex Ferguson stepped down as Manchester United manager in May - but not before winning the Premier League one last time.

    7. kate middleton, prince william and prince george o

      7. 4. Prince George's birth

      The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's first child Prince George was born on July 22. It was huge news - but somehow there are three topics that were even more talked about!

    8. Arjen Robben Thomas Muller Goal

      8. 3. The UEFA Champions League Final

      Germany's two biggest football clubs played the UEFA Champions League final at London's Wembley Stadium in May. A late goal from Arjen Robben saw Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1.

    9. Margaret Thatcher

      9. 2. Margaret Thatcher passes away

      Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's passing in April was global news. Known as 'The Iron Lady', Thatcher was the first female Prime Minister. She passed away on April 8.

    10. Andy Murray at Wimbledon 2013 final

      10. 1. Andy Murray wins Wimbledon

      Andy Murray became the first male to win Wimbledon in 77 years in July! The nation rejoiced as a homegrown talent finally won the prestigious men's tournament - and it became the most talked about event of the year on Facebook.

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