The Ten Most Popular Stories on NPR.org

7 has been a wild year, and with it we’ve had some truly wild stories. We’ve learned the truth about Fireball, survived some TikTok trends, seen a woman saved by a dead rabbit, honored incredible lives and learned more about aliens.

The news cycle feels more frenetic than ever, which can make it hard to remember everything that’s happened this year.

Here’s a look back at the top stories that captured readers’ attention in 2023 from NPR.org and across the NPR Network.

There’s no whiskey in bottles of Fireball Cinnamon, so customers are suing for fraud (Published Jan. 27, 2023). How do you se...