Clarkson gaffe and World Cup among top Googled topics

1. World Cup

2. Meghan Markle

3. Royal wedding

4. Black Panther

5. Roxanne Pallett

6. Fortnite

7. Demi Lovato

8. Ant McPartlin

9. A Star is Born

10. Khloe Kardashian JEREMY Clarkson did not know and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? fans could not resist checking – making “what is an ibex?” one of 2018’s most Googled questions.

The ITV show’s host was adamant it was a type of deer but was embarrassed after finding out it was a goat.

“How to floss” was another popular web search after the dance craze took off and footie stars such as Spurs’ Dele Alli made it their goal celebration. And the World Cup was the most searched for sporting event as England powered to the semi-finals.

Mum-to-be Meghan Markle was the most searched for person and her fairytale Windsor wedding to Prince Harry in

May was the top news event.

“What is Bitcoin?” was the million-dollar question of the “What is?” list. Google’s

OH DEER An ibex is a species of goat FLOSS Dele Alli Year in Search report also revealed the deaths of Swedish DJ Avicii aged 28 and tragic Alfie Evans, the 23-monthold toddler who was at the centre of a High Court legal battle over his life support, moved us most. Google search trends expert Kirstin Wright said: “The Year in Search lists give us an insight into the things that captured the nation’s attention.”

1. How to watch Fury vs. Wilder?

2. How to floss dance?

3. How to watch the Champions League final?

4. How to get the old Snapchat back?

5. How to delete Instagram?

6. How to delete Facebook?

7. How to buy Ripple?

8. How to bleed radiators?

9. How to put lights on a Christmas tree?

10. How to solve a Rubik’s Cube?