~ Welcome to 2016 ~
Today we’ll take a quick peak at the year that was 2016 which begins to see even more change coming to our country and America shows their not happy with the direction the country was going. But first, we’ll take a look at the top music of 2016.
Top 10 Billboard Hits of 2016
10.) Closer by The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey
9.) Can’t Stop the Feeling! By Justin Timberlake
8.) Don’t Let Me Down by The Chainsmokers featuring Daya
7.) Hello by Adele
6.) Panda by Designer
5.) Stressed Out by Twenty One Pilots
4.) Work by Rihanna featuring Drake
3.) One Dance by Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla
2.) Sorry by Justin Bieber
And the number one hit of 2016 was…..
Love Yourself by Justin Bieber
Top Headlines of 2016
- US Presidential Election: A highly contentious election year culminated in a surprising victory for the Republican nominee Donald Trump. With Hillary Clinton refusing to admit defeat and to continually claim she was cheated out of the win then and to the present.
- Brexit: The UK voted to leave the European Union, a decision with far-reaching consequences.
- Rise of Populism: Populist movements gained momentum in many countries, challenging traditional political establishments.
- Global Terrorism: Terrorist attacks occurred in various parts of the world, including Europe and the Middle East.
- Climate Change Fearmongering: The global community continued to grapple with the so-called challenges of climate change and their continued use of fear to change the minds of people all over the globe.
- Civil Rights Movement: Social justice movements, including violent groups such as Black Lives Matter rise in the US and continued to gain momentum, causing more division in the country and setting the country back 40+ years when it came to racism.
- Economic Uncertainty: Economic uncertainty and financial market volatility were prevalent throughout the year.
- Technological Advancements: Technological advancements, such as AI and virtual reality, continued to shape the future.
- Pulse Nightclub Shooting: A mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, FL, left 49 people dead.
- Dakota Access Pipeline Protests: Native American tribes and environmental activists protested the construction of the pipeline, leading to widespread demonstrations.
- Zika Virus Outbreak: Concerns grew over the Zika virus, particularly its link to birth defects.
- Death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia: His death led to a contentious battle over his replacement.
- Chicago Violence: The city experienced a surge in gun violence, leading to a public health crisis.
- Aleppo Crisis: The Syrian Civil War intensified, with the Battle of Aleppo becoming a major humanitarian crisis.
Prices in 2016
- Avg. Home Cost – $240,000
- Avg. Car Cost – $34,000
- Avg. Yearly Income – $57,617
- Minimum Wage – $7.25 hr
- Avg. Monthly Rent – $1,029
- Postage Stamp – $.47
- Gal Gas – $2.14
- Gal Milk – $3.20
- Ground Beef – $4.25 lb
- Chicken – $1.80 LB
- 5lb Sugar – $2.75
- 5lb Flour – $2.50 to $3.50
- Turkey – $1.42 lb
- Pork Chops – $4.50 lb
- 5lb Potatoes – $2.50 to $3.50
- Bacon – $5.45 lb
- Ribeye Steak – $10.00 lb
- T-Bone Steak – $16.00 lb
- Bologna – $2.65 lb
- Dozen Eggs – $1.80
- Can Tuna – $1.50 to $3.00
- 16 oz American Cheese Slices – $3.00 to $5.00
- 16 oz Cottage Cheese – $2.50 to $3.50
- 16 oz Jar Peanut Butter – $3.50 to $5.00
- 16 oz Jar Preserves – $3.00 to $5.00
- 32 oz Jar Mayonnaise – $5.00 to $7.00
- Avg. Box of Cereal – $3.50 to $4.50
- LG Frozen Pizza – $5.00 to $8.00
- Tomatoes – $1.50 lb
- Bananas – $.58 lb
- Avocado – $1.50 each
- Big Mac – $5.04
- Whopper – $4.50
- Coffee – $13.00 lb
- Butter – $3.62 lb
- Margarine – $1.80 lb
- Loaf of Bread – $2.50
- Microwave – $50 to $150
- CD Player – $20 to $500
- DVD Player – $30 to $100
- DVR Player – $50 to $200
- Basic Home Stereo System – $100 to $500
- 35″ Flat Screen Color TV – $300 to $500
- Desktop Computer – $300 to $500
- Laptop – $300 to $500
- Tablets – $100 to $800
- Smartphones – $100 to $1,000
Top Toys of 2016
- LEGO Sets: Again these classic building toys remained a favorite with kids with it’s offering of endless possibilities for creative play. Sets ranged from $10 to $500+.
- Barbie Dolls – Remained at the top of Little girls lists because of the various themes and outfits and prices ranged from $10 to $50.
- Video Games: Video games for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X were wildly popular and sold for $50 to $70.
- Remote Control Cars: These toys were loved by boys of all ages because they offered high speed thrills and stunts and sold for $20 to $100+.
- Classic Board Games: These classic games still were popular especially games like Clue, Monopoly, Scrabble, Boggle, Uno and more. Selling for $10 to $50.
- Various Dolls and Plush Toys: Soft and cuddly toys like stuffed animals and cute baby dolls were hot with little ones and sold for $10 to $30.
- Various Action Figures: Action figures based on popular TV shows and movies and video games were favorites for boys and sold for $10 to $50.
- Educational Toys: All types of educational toys were very popular and sold for $10 to $50.
- Outdoor Toys: Outdoor toys for active kids were still hot like bikes and scooters and sold for $20 to $100+.
Top TV Shows of 2016
- Game of Thrones
- The Walking Dead
- Pretty Little Liars
- Westworld
- The Flash
- The Big Bang Theory
- The OA
- Stranger Things
- Running Man
- Suits
- Arrow
- Quantico
- Teen Wolf
- One Piece
- Gotham
- The Vampire Diaries
- Marvel’s Luke Cage
- Naruto: Shippuden
- Vikings
- Mr. Robot
Top Movies of 2016
- Deadpool
- Moana
- Hidden Figures
- Zootopia
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
- Captain America: Civil War
- Don’t Breathe
- Arrival
- Hacksaw Ridge
- The Nice Guys
- Train to Busan
- Doctor Strange
- 10 Cloverfield Lane
- Hell or High Water
- Sing
- Your Name
- The Jungle Book
- The Witch
- The Founder
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Well, there you have it. Tomorrow we’ll take a peak back at 2017.
No Thought Police 