Water-bearing minerals were discovered on Mars by NASA’s Curiosity Rover.
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Wendy's became the world's second best-selling hamburger chain, overtaking Burger King.
The portrait of Rembrandt's son, 'Titus,' was purchased at auction for $2.2 million.
The last male northern white rhinoceros died.
David Bowie got married.
Spin magazine first hit the shelves, featuring Madonna on the cover.