As the year draws to a close, Facebook has launched a Web site, looking back at the most influential topics that dominated interactions on the social network throughout 2014.
"The year in review top 10 lists were measured by how frequently a topic was mentioned in Facebook posts made between January and December 2014. To compile lists, posts were analysed in an aggregated, anonymised way, and then ranked to create a snapshot of the year on Facebook," the social network said in a statement.
According to Facebook's analysis of conversations, the most talked-about global topics this year are:
* World Cup
* Ebola virus outbreak
* Elections in Brazil
* Robin Williams
* Ice Bucket Challenge
* Conflict in Gaza
* Malaysia Airlines
* Super Bowl
* Michael Brown/Ferguson
* Sochi Winter Olympics
The most popular games this year are:
* Cookie Jam
* Bubble Witch 2 Saga
* Candy Crush Soda Saga
* Klondike
* Kim Kardashian:Hollywood
* Old Vegas Slots
* League of Angels
* Hero Defense
* SuperCity
* Sparta: War of Empires
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