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Google has revealed what people in the UK have been searching for in 2018, with the publication of its annual 'Year in Search' results.
Meghan Markle, who topped the list last year, was knocked off her perch by the World Cup but still managed to be the second-most searched term in 2018.
Her marriage to Prince Harry, together with the wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank, helped 'Royal Wedding' reach third on the overall list.
Several other celebrities like Stormy Daniels and Ant McPartlin also appeared on the lists, which covered a wide range of categories including top trending 'How to...?' and 'What is...?' queries.
Privacy scandals helped 'How to delete Facebook?' become one of the most-asked questions using Google, while the dramatic rise and fall in cryptocurrency prices helped drive searches for 'What is bitcoin?'.
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Google Search trends act as a cultural barometer, revealing what news, sports and events captured the nation's interest over the last year, with the world's most popular search engine turning 20 this year.
"The 2018 Year in Search lists give us an insight into the things that captured the nation's attention over the past 12 months – from major moments in news, sports and entertainment, through to the latest dance craze," said Kristin Wright, a Google Search Trends expert.
"Twenty years after its launch, Google Search continues to evolve as people look for information in new and different ways, but our focus remains the same – to make the world's information accessible and useful to everyone."
UK Top Trending Queries
World Cup
Meghan Markle
Royal Wedding
Black Panther
Roxanne Pallett
Fortnite
Demi Lovato
Ant McPartlin
A Star Is Born
Khloe Kardashian
UK Top Trending ‘How To…?’ Queries
How to watch Fury vs. Wilder?
How to floss dance?
How to watch the Champions League final?
How to get the old Snapchat back?
How to delete Instagram?
How to delete Facebook?
How to buy Ripple?
How to bleed radiators?
How to put lights on a Christmas tree?
How to solve a Rubik’s Cube?
UK Top Trending ‘What Is…?’ Queries
What is Bitcoin?
What is GDPR?
What is an ibex?
What is a nerve agent?
What is the Commonwealth?
What is Diwali?
What is upskirting?
What is UEFA Nation’s League?
What is the Brexit deal?
What is Vero?
UK Top Trending People
Meghan Markle
Roxanne Pallett
Demi Lovato
Ant McPartlin
Khloe Kardashian
Alexis Sanchez
Alex Ferguson
Logan Paul
Sylvester Stallone
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
UK Loss List
Avicii
Alfie Evans
Dale Winton
Stephen Hawking
Mac Miller
George Bush
Stan Lee
XXXTentacion
Aretha Franklin
Verne Troyer
UK Top Trending News Events
Royal Wedding
Royal Baby
GDPR
Jeremy Thorpe
Spice Girls
Carillion
Australian flu
Hurricane Florence
Stormy Daniels
iPhone XR
UK Top Trending Sporting Events
The World Cup
Wilder vs Fury
Grand National
Wimbledon
Winter Olympics
Ryder Cup
Commonwealth Games
Super Bowl
Joshua vs. Parker
Cheltenham
UK Top Trending Movies
Black Panther
A Star Is Born
Avengers Infinity War
Deadpool 2
Venom
The Greatest Showman
Bohemian Rhapsody
A Quiet Place
Mamma Mia 2
The Meg
UK Top Trending TV Shows
I’m a Celebrity
Killing Eve
The Bodyguard
Love Island
Celebrity Big Brother
Big Brother
The Cry
Dancing On Ice
The Haunting of Hill House
Hard Sun
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