At a glance: The topics most discussed on Facebook in 2014

What's popular? Facebook has a good gauge based on what people type into the box that says, "What's on your mind?"

On Tuesday, the company released top 10 lists for 2014, based on the number of posts, comments, likes, photos and videos shared.

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Around the world:

1. World Cup

2. Ebola Virus Outbreak

3. Elections in Brazil

5. Ice Bucket Challenge

6. Conflict in Gaza

7. Malaysia Airlines

8. Super Bowl

9. Michael Brown/Ferguson

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In the U.S.:

1. Ebola Virus Outbreak

2. Ice Bucket Challenge

3. Robin Williams

5. Michael Brown & Ferguson

6. World Cup

7. Israel-Gaza Conflict

8. Midterm Elections

9. Malaysia Airlines