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Story summary
- In early 2026, TikTok reported a 452% increase in searches for 2016, signaling a nostalgic pull.
- Users reminisce about a simpler time defined by personalized social media experiences and moments like Pokémon Go and Taylor Swift's 'girl squad'.
- However, the nostalgia may romanticize the year 2016, marked by the election of U.S. President Donald Trump and the Brexit referendum.
