2018 has been quite the wild ride, and it isn't even over yet! Sure, there has been a lot of negativity in the news, but let us not forget -- there are many positive things happening too that simply don't get reported. The world isn't all bad.

With Google being the most popular search engine on Earth, it has the ability to offer great insight into the interests of people all over the world. Today, the search giant reveals its 2018 top global search trends.

"Every day, people turn to Search to explore the world of information on the web. They come looking for everything from news and helpful how-tos to song lyrics and easy dinner recipes. As each year closes, Google Trends data reflects not only these everyday queries, but also the moments, people, ideas, and questions that made that trip around the sun so unique. During a year of highs and lows, the Year in Search highlights all the ways people continued to search for 'good' -- and this year, it was more than ever," says Simon Rogers Data Editor, Google News Lab.

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Rogers also says, "2018 saw a number of major elections around the world -- in the U.S. the top searched 'how to' question was 'how to register to vote.' In a year when we said goodbye to many cultural icons, like Anthony Bourdain and Aretha Franklin, people searched for how they, too, could influence the next generation, asking 'how to be a good role model.' And when first responders rescued a team of soccer players from a cave in Thailand, the world was inspired -- searches for 'scuba diving lessons near me' increased by 110 percent that week"

Google shares the top search trends below. They are listed in "Top 10" format by category.

Overall

World Cup Avicii Mac Miller Stan Lee Black Panther Meghan Markle Anthony Bourdain XXXTentacion Stephen Hawking Kate Spade

News

World Cup Hurricane Florence Mega Millions Result Royal Wedding Election Results Hurricane Michael Kavanaugh Confirmation Florida Shooting Greve dos caminhoneiros Government Shutdown

People

Meghan Markle Demi Lovato Sylvester Stallone Logan Paul Khloe Kardashian Jair Bolsonaro Brett Kavanaugh Hailey Baldwin Stormy Daniels Cardi B

Movies

Black Panther Deadpool 2 Venom Avengers: Infinity War Bohemian Rhapsody A Star Is Born Incredibles 2 The Nun A Quiet Place Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Musicians and Bands

Demi Lovato Cardi B Daniel Küblböck Travis Scott Rick Ross 6ix9ine 山口 達也 Childish Gambino 吉澤 ひとみ Nick Jonas

Athletes

Tristan Thompson Alexis Sánchez Lindsey Vonn Shaun White Khabib Nurmagomedov Kawhi Leonard Naomi Osaka Philippe Coutinho Conor McGregor Harry Kane

TV Shows

延禧攻略 Altered Carbon บุพเพสันนิวาส मोटू पतलू Roseanne The Haunting of Hill House Lost in Space Grande Fratello Segundo Sol Bodyguard

Loss (Celebrities that died)

Avicii Mac Miller Stan Lee Anthony Bourdain XXXTentacion Stephen Hawking Kate Spade Aretha Franklin Sridevi Burt Reynolds

Are you surprised by any of the trends? Please tell me which in the comments below.

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