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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
