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OPINION - I've had enough — here is my ranking of the 23 things that we can leave behind in 2023

Source: Natasha Pszenicki

It is one of the few predictable things in this life, but it comes as a shock every time it happens. The year, it seems, is once again almost over. 2023, filed into the annals of history.

It has been an incredibly tumultuous 365 days — the first since 2020 to not be defined by the pandemic, but instead with its fair share of chaotic news stories, unprecedented conflict, and pop culture moments galore.

Heading into 2024, it’s important to take a moment to look back on the good, the bad and the ugly of the past year.

Except this is actually just the bad and the ugly – you can look at the good in your own time.

As we wrap up the year, here is the definitive list of 23 things to leave in 2023, ranked.

23. Influencer boxing matches

Tommy Fury (L) and KSI (R) during their boxing match in October (Getty Images)

In the last few years, what started as a series of largely manufactured feuds between internet creators has exploded into its own, unique genre of sporting entertainment. Unlike some,.

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