2012: What Brought Us Together
A powerful look back at the tragedies, triumphs, and grumpy cats that were shared in 2012.
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Golden Eagle Snatches Baby
Although our sane minds lead us to believe this is just too good to be true, we would still like to believe there is a huge nest out there somewhere, filled with hundreds of tiny tots.
Stop Motion X-Men Intro
Using action figures, stop motion, and their mutant powers, Reckless Abandonment Pictures recreated the intro to the 1992 X-Men cartoon to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
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Hims GLP1
Hims is simplifying weight loss with a fully online, personalized program built around clinically proven GLP-1 treatments. The platform now offers access to FDA-approved Wegovy in both pill and pen forms, paired with tailored plans based on your health, goals, and lifestyle, all without insurance. A new membership model drops the barrier to entry to $39 for the first month and $149 thereafter, unlocking 24/7 messaging with licensed providers, a dedicated care team, and ongoing adjustments to keep progress on track. Medication starts as low as $149 per month if prescribed, with continuous guidance across nutrition, movement, and sleep. It's a streamlined, expert-led approach that replaces one-size-fits-all programs with something far more precise and accessible.
Presented by Hims.
Consult a physician before consuming any new supplement or medication. Any health claims made are solely those of the brand and not those of Uncrate.
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T-Mobile Postpaid
Switching wireless carriers has traditionally involved enough friction to keep most people exactly where they are, but T-Mobile is trying to remove that excuse with a streamlined digital process designed to get customers through checkout in 15 minutes or less per line. The experience focuses on speed and simplicity, allowing users to switch online or through the T-Life app while keeping the device they already own. To further lower the barrier, T-Mobile's Keep & Switch program offers up to $800 via virtual prepaid card to help pay off eligible phones when customers make the move, creating a proposition that is equal parts convenience and cost savings.
Presented by T-Mobile.
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Holiday Bane
Santa Bane is coming to town.
Fruit Ninja
An assortment of fruit, flying kittens, and possibly the world's last Twinkie feel the wrath of a samurai-swinging sensei.
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Building a Homemade Spacecraft
You could become an astronaut, wait around on Virgin Galatic to start shuttling people to the moon, or you could take matters into your own hands and create your own spacecraft. Using everyday, off-the-shelf products and a lot of courage, Copenhagen Suborbitals, a non-profit, open-source, do-it-yourself space endeavor, have begun doing just that.
Bacon Yule Log
Nothing warms up the holidays like 30 mouth-watering minutes of a sizzling skillet of bacon.
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Duke Cannon Supply Co. Puck Soap
Bar soap rarely gets an upgrade, but the Duke Cannon Soap Puck rethinks the format with a compact, palm-sized design built for grip, portability, and longevity. Triple-milled for a denser, longer-lasting bar, it delivers a rich lather while holding up better than typical soaps, making it just as suited for daily showers as it is for gym bags and travel kits. Formulated with natural oils and free of phthalates, it cleans without overcomplicating things, while the rounded puck shape feels deliberate in hand. It's a small shift in form that turns a basic essential into something more considered and durable.
Presented by Duke Cannon.
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Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 Robot Vacuum and Mop
The Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 continues the march toward fully autonomous floor care, combining powerful vacuuming with an equally capable mopping system in a package designed to require as little human intervention as possible. Its 25,000Pa Vormax suction, driven by a sixth-generation TurboForce motor, tackles everything from fine dust to pet hair and cat litter, while DuoScrub mopping and extendable SideReach and MopExtend technologies ensure corners, edges, and tight spaces don't get overlooked. The real centerpiece, however, is the multifunctional PowerDock, which automatically empties debris, cleans the mops, and uses hot-air drying to keep the system fresh between runs. Intelligent carpet handling, off-peak charging, and enough battery life to clean large homes in a single session round out a robot designed to do more than maintain floors. It aims to eliminate cleaning chores altogether, especially for busy households and pet owners.
Presented by Dreame.
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The Walking Dead Dumb Ways To Die
Zombie or human, in The Walking Dead there are so many dumb ways to die.
1 Second Everyday
After turning 30, Cesar Kuriyama took a year off from work and spent more time on the important things he never had time to do. For every day of this year, he recorded one second and turned it into a mini-documentary of his 30th year.
