2012 gave us one of the most exciting Olympic games in recent history. So which athletes dominated the web in 2012? Was it an Olympic champion? A soccer player? Lebron? Wikipedia offers an accurate representation of how the internet searched in 2012 so based off their list of the 1,000 most searched terms of the year as given to us by tech wiz Johan Gunnarsson, we can tell you who was the king athlete of the web in 2012.
The Olympics kicked off in July, Obama was re-elected on November and it was the most successful year at the Hollywood box office ever. With all the big news stirring on the web it will be interesting to see which person ruled the internet this past year. Wikipedia offers an accurate representation of how the internet searched in 2012 so based off their list of the 1,000 most searched terms of the year, we can tell you who was the king of the web in 2012.
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Hurricane Sandy came at the New York metropolitan region directly, a frontal assault of wind and waves along hundreds of miles of the coast. More than 900 buildings were destroyed, and at least another 12,000 sustained major damage, according to initial estimates by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Take a look at this interactive map from NT Times that shows us all the damage.
This is an ah-ha moment for any master taco chefs. A simple, quick way to heat up your taco shells. Try them with the following buffalo chicken taco recipe.
Here is a collection of the 30 most powerful Associated Press news photos of 2012. Keep in mind that some of these photos are a bit shocking so viewer discretion is advised.
Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia has been recognized as the worlds most beautiful park. With it’s endless landscapes and Bob Ross-esque views, every tree in this park is a happy lil’ one. Torres del Paine in Patagonia, Chili is probably the world’s most spectacular national park featuring unrivalled landscape of mad jagged peaks, impossibly blue lakes, deserted pampas and iceberg-loaded river. Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock Photo via Shutterstock
2012 was a big year for sports, politics and entertainment so it will be interesting to see which man ruled the internet this past year. Wikipedia offers an accurate representation of how the internet searched in 2012 so based off their list of the most searched terms of the year, we can tell you who was the king of the web.
This photo of Bill Clinton meeting John F. Kennedy was taken July 24, 1963, four weeks before Clinton’s 17th birthday as the two attended the American Legion boys nation program in the Rose Garden of the White House. Bill Clinton said the moment had a profound impact on his life. Watch the video below to learn more about the photo.
We’ve been bombarding you with Brazilian beauties like Emanuela de Paula and Debora Nascimento but we think Nathalie Edenburg might take the cake as hottest emerging Brazilian beauty of 2013. This 20 year old has mesmerizing eyes and the perfect body to fill out these bathing suits from Despi swim wears 2013 collection.
You might recognize 23-year-old Brazilian beauty Emanuela de Paula from the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2008, 2010, and 2011. Here she is showing off the latest collection from Next Lingerie.
Debora Nascimento is a model and actress from Brazil but I’m willing to bet that 99.999% of people in the United States had never heard her name. Debora may just have the most perfect body in the modeling game at the moment and it is our civic duty to share these photos from her appearance in GQ’s Brazil’s January 2013 issue. How did we not include her in our list of 30 Women Who Will Dominate 2013, this is a blunder that my haunt us for an entire year.
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2013 is just around the corner and it makes sense to come with a plan to get laid more int he New Year. If this year was particularly bad, or if you want to ramp up your game and score more chicks next year, this resolution plab should put you on your feet. It won’t turn you into a player by the end of January but it will quickly improve your success rate. If you want this to work, stick to it and do everything on the list.
Which women ruled the internet in 2012? Wikipedia offers an accurate representation of how the internet searched in 2013. So based off their list of the most searched terms of the year, we can answer this burning question: Who was the most searched women of 2012?
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The Super Bowl is 37 days away and we’re psyched about Pepsi’s first ever crowd sourced half time introduction that will welcome Beyoncé to the stage. Fans will submit pictures of themselves in specific poses and these pictures will be strung together into a Melanie Iglesias style flip book that will welcome Beyoncé to the half time stage on CBS on February 3, 2013.
Today Denzel Washington celebrates his 58th birthday. Everyone seems to have a different favorite Denzel movie. Since it’s an argument that could be debated for hours over 3 am post game beers we’ve decided to use empirical data from IMDB’s user base of millions to rank Denzel’s best movies. To the right you’ll see the IMDb rank as decided by users and the movie title.
Artelplus has released a genius app for the tie enthusiast. The app teaches 30 different ways to tie a proper tie, including a mirrored animation that works on your tablet. All instructions are presented in pictures illustrating each step you take. Just select a tie knot you’d like to make, and follow simple and clear instructions – in a minute you’ll end up with a beautifully knotted tie on your own without any help of somebody. Think all tie knots look the same? Try a more complex one, and try not to grab the attention of a boss. A good tie knot makes the man. How to tie a tie $3.99
AP released their list of top sports photos of the year. Most would agree that our list of 100 Most Powerful Sports Photos of 2012 is better than AP’s list, top to bottom, in every way – more sports moments, better quality. Be that as it may, AP is a very reputable source and their list, although missing plenty of incredible moments, is worth a look.
If you play it right, the New Year’s Eve kiss is the cherry on top of a perfect evening. Here’s why: both parties are on the same page—no one, man or woman, would rather ring in 2013 blowing on a party horn like some lonely elephant. And really, those 10 golden seconds leading up to the NYEK are—by far—the easiest window of opportunity you’ll get all year, kissing-wise. The next 31,535,990 won’t even come close. But as for all things, you need a game plan, so I’ve cooked up a how-to for the three types of girls you might encounter. (Girlfriends and wives aren’t listed—Lord help you if you can’t figure that one out.)
If there was ever a city that could rival Paris at night it would be London. With more historical wonders per square mile than anywhere in the world* London makes for some fantastic visuals at night.
What was the most-Instagrammed place in the world this past year? The answer may surprise you.
Finally a website for all victims of Bill Murray’s antics to share and congregate with one another. Murray has been playing practical jokes on random civilians for years, ending each quick piff with his signature line, “No one will ever believe you!”, but now the stories are popping up more frequently and people are coming out of the woodwork to share stories of Bill encounters from the more recent to 20+ years ago. Each one equally as funny.
If you have a craving to see more perfectly timed photos check out our compilation of the 200 Most Perfectly Timed Photos of 2012.
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Blake Griffin wore a fake mustache during a post-game interview last night. You can get away with this stuff when your team wins 15 in a row. See the video here >>
BlueStacks has built infographics based off their user base of over one million to build a composite picture of typical Android and Mac users. The average male using Android is American, wearing a T-shirts, jeans and sneakers. And the average female Mac user wears glasses has black hair, freckles, wears T-shirts, sneakers and jeans is from outside the US and is single. via Mashable.com
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