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21 Facts About 2017 That'll Make You Feel Old

From Harry Potter to Kylie Jenner.

1. Firstly and most importantly, tbh, HARRY GODDAMN POTTER turns 20 this year, which means that 26 June should probably become some sort of national holiday.

2. It also means that Kylie Jenner's never lived in a world without Harry Potter. She was born on 10 Aug 1997.

3. In TV news, South Park will celebrate its 20th anniversary in August this year...

4. And on 10 March, it'll have been 20 years since Buffy the Vampire Slayer premiered on The WB.

5. This year marks two whole decades since Pokémon: Indigo League premiered on TV in Japan.

6. It was also the last time the Pokémon Porygon was ever featured in the anime, after the episode "Dennō Senshi Porygon" caused seizures amongst viewers.

7. Teletubbies premiered on BBC2 in March 1997, meaning that there will soon be 20-year-olds who have never lived in a world without Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa, and Po.

8. 20-year-olds like Chloë Grace Moretz, who's been acting for more than 11 years now, and Maisie Williams, who's been playing Arya Stark in Game of Thrones since she was 14.

9. Other badass people turning 20 this year include Malala Yousafzai, who's already achieved more than any of us probably will in our entire lives...

10. And Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, who won five medals and also all of our hearts at the Rio Olympics last year.

11. August 2017 will mark 20 years since the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.

12. In April, it'll have been 20 whole years since Ellen DeGeneres came out to the world on that iconic Time cover.

13. This year marks two decades since the Spice Girls achieved world domination. The Union Jack dress will be 20 in February!!!

14. But more importantly, in December this year it will have been 20 years since the premiere of the iconic Spice World.

15. It's been a long-ass time since Titanic dominated the box office, became the highest-grossing film of all time, and introduced us to the dream team that is Kate and Leo.

16. Other memorable movies turning 20 this year include Men in Black and Good Will Hunting.

17. And in April, it will have been 20 years since Romy and Michele attended their high school reunion.

18. Mike Tyson lost his boxing license 20 years ago after biting off a piece of Evander Holyfield's ear in a fight.

19. And although the website didn't officially launch until 1998, the domain name "Google.com" turns 20 in September this year.

20. Gwen Stefani's band No Doubt and Scandinavian pop group Aqua had some of the biggest hits of the year, with "Don't Speak" and "Barbie Girl".

21. But, most importantly, "MMMBop", one of the greatest musical triumphs of all time, is turning 20 this year. So here it is for you to enjoy. You're welcome.

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Happy 2017, everyone!! 🎉🎉🎉