Arts & Entertainment

What Were Google's Top Searches in 2013?

Paul Walker, Boston Marathon and Nelson Mandela were at the top. Check Google's complete list here.

Fast & Furious star Paul Walker, 40, who died in a car crash on the last day of November, topped Google's search list for 2013. News of the actor's death Nov. 30 spiked to the top of Google's list.

The Boston Marathon Bombings, which killed three and injured at least 264 on April 15, was the second on the list.

Rounding out the list was Nelson Mandela, the South African leader whose efforts ended apartheid, died Dec. 5. His funeral was attended by world leaders.

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Here's Google's Top 10 List for 2013:

1. Paul Walker

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2. Boston Marathon Bombing

3. Nelson Mandela

4. Cory Monteith

5. iPhone5s

6. Government Shutdown

7. James Gandolfini

8. Harlem Shake

9. Royal Baby

10. Adrian Peterson

Source: Google Trends

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