TRIVIA - IN 2014

1. In 2014, the Chinese calendar turned from the Year of the Snake to the Year of this beloved and often symbiotic beauty of a beast.

2. In 2014, for the first time in 48 years, this annual event took place in a city where the population has fewer digits than its zip code.

3. In 2014, since the man he replaced did not renege this time, an early morning entertainer was promoted one hour to this television institution.

4. In 2014, the Winter Olympics launched a coed version of this long competition, performed strictly by men since 1924 and always dominated by Scandinavian countries that tend to go far.

5. In 2014, this superhero sequel, which amazingly was directed by the aptly-named Marc Webb, came out 10 years after a conspicuously comparable superhero sequel.

6. In 2014, summer sports fans worldwide turned towards South America for the kick off of this multinational contest.

7. In 2014, Burg Khalifi retained this towering title when Tiankong Chengshi fell behind schedule and failed to open.