References 2024 puzzle

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You are now naturally curious about all the references on the puzzle. On the image below you can find them all. Use the plus icons to view the references.

Design for our 2024 puzzle

Trump gets shot in his ear

All the coconuts in this puzzle refer to Kamala Harris

In early 2024, Kamala Harris speaks the legendary words "Do you think you just fell out of a coconut tree? Since then, coconuts have been the symbol for Harris and her campaign.

All Eyes on Rafah

'All Eyes on Rafah' is a meme that has gone viral. When Israel's counter-offensive was announced, an AI-generated photo was shared en masse on social media. The dog eating the watermelon is the Canaandog - Israel's national dog.

The war between Russia and Ukraine

The bear tramples the sunflowers. The bear is a common image used to depict Russia, in cartoons and other mocking prints

Joe Biden steps aside

After a long time, Joe Biden does step aside and Kamala Harris takes his place

King Charles and Kate Middelton

Both King Charles and Kate Middelton are being treated after being diagnosed with cancer.

Criticism of Kate Middelton

Kate Middelton receives criticism for editing family photos before publishing them.

Global warming

All over the world, global warming is being felt. Flooding, record rainfall, ...

Global warming

All over the world, global warming is being felt. Flooding, record rainfall, ...

Farmer protests

Across Europe, farmers are protesting EU agricultural policies.

Olympic Games

The iconic rings symbolize the Olympic Games

Yusuf Dikeç

The Turk Yusuf Dikeç stands out when, during an Olympic discipline, he releases a shot with ease while his other hand is in his pocket.

Spain wins Euro 2024

Spain crowns itself European men's soccer champion.

Argentina wins Copa America

Argentina crowns itself champion of South America

Remco Evenepoel

Remco Evenepoel is making himself immortal by winning both the Olympic road race and time trial.

Pogacar

Pogacar wins Tour de France and World cycling championships

Girmay

Girmay is the first African to win the Green jersey at the Tour de France

Snoop Dogg

American rapper Snoop Dogg trekked to the Olympics for NBC and provided entertaining scenes.

Gabriel Medina

Gabriel Medina goes around the world when a photographer manages to capture him at just the right moment. It is as if he is floating above the waves.

Anthony Ammirati

Anthony Ammirati grabs next to a medal in the high jump. His cross is in the way, preventing him from getting over the bar.

Simon Biles

Simon Biles crowns himself, as expected, great winner of gymnastics at Olympics

Kelvin Kiptum

Marathon world record holder dies after car accident.

Raygun

Australian breakdancer Raygun misses the ball at the Olympics. Footage of her dance routine is going around the world.

Joost Klein on Eurovision

Joost Klein is the entry for the Netherlands, but during the dress rehearsal things go wrong and he is suspended.

Steamboat Willie

95 years after the release of the first cartoon with sound, copyrights expire, so the images and characters are now in the public domain. Mickey Mouse made his debut in this film.

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift breaks all kinds of records with her Eras Tour

Cowboy Carter

Beyoncé launches her latest album: Cowboy Carter

Tito Jackson died

Tito Jackson, one of the brothers and member of the Jackson 5 dies of a heart attack. Jackson was 70 years old.

Maggie Smith died

At the age of 89, Maggie Smith, known as Minerva Anderling from Harry Potter has died.

Hawk Tuah

This June, Haliey Welch went viral after she uttered the words "Hawk Tuah" during an interview, when asked "what makes a man crazy in bed?

Total solar eclipse

On April 8, a full solar eclipse will take place in North America. This is a phenomenon that does not happen often! The wolf refers to the Banksy wolf that was stolen.

CrowdStrike

Due to a technical failure at CrowdStrike, all kinds of IT systems are down worldwide. Flights fail and hospitals have to close.

Ship hits bridge

Singaporean ship 'Dali' sails into a bridge pillar in Baltimore, causing the bridge to collapse.

Facebook

Facebook, now known as Meta, celebrates its 20th anniversary

Monster fine for Apple

Media company Apple will receive a monster €1.84 billion fine from the European Commission for allegedly abusing its power in the market for music streaming services.

Dwarf hippo goes viral

A pygmy hippopotamus is born in Thailand. Movies and photos of the animal are going around the world!

Pineapple in your shopping cart

A new trend has started in the Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona. Having an upside-down pineapple in your shopping cart indicates you are single and ready to date.

Prohibition signs

Prohibits dogs and cats from eating (after Trump's ruling). Forbidden to smoke (Pairi Daiza bans smokers). Forbidden to wage war.

35 years of UN child rights treaty

In 1989, the Convention on the Rights of the Child was accepted by the United Nations. That was 35 years ago this year

Julian Assange

Julian Assange, whistleblower and founder of WikiLeaks, arrives in his home country of Australia after his release.

Youngest ever finalist at a World Darts Championship

Luke Littler, at age 16, becomes the youngest finalist ever at a World Cup of darts. Littler lost to Luke Humphries.

Hamilton to Ferrari

After 11 years with Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton is making the move to Ferrari.

O.J. Simpson died

Overshadowed by his criminal past, but once one of the best American football players in the world. He died of prostate cancer at age 76.

P. Diddy

Sean Combs, better known as Puff Daddy or P. Diddy is charged with sex with minors and sexual assault. The fruit refers to the "forbidden fruit.

DANA

DANA is the severe weather that hit Spain in October.

Paris

The palm tree refers to Paris, but also to global warming. Will Paris soon be a tropical paradise?

Pedro

Pedro the Raccoon goes viral with song 'Pedro, Pedro, Pedro'

Leap year

2024 was a leap year

They're eating the cats and the dogs

Trump made the statement during a debate, suggesting that immigrants are eating Americans' pets.

Part 2 and minigames

Also hidden in the puzzle are 2 mini-games

Design for our 2024 puzzle

Minigame

How many eggs can you find in the puzzle?

Minigame

Find the 7 differences with the real lions

Minigame

Find the 7 differences with the lions in the box on the right

B-rat

The album "Brat" features a striking lime green album cover, a color that became known as "brat green." Charli XCX chose this particular hue because she considered it "the most wrong, uncomfortable and shocking," with the intention of attracting attention and making a statement. So the "brat" trend is more than just a design trend; it is a cultural movement that encompasses design, music and lifestyle.