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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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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Factor Meal Shake
Streamlining nutrition down to a single scoop, the Factor Meal Shake is built for efficiency without sacrificing substance. Each serving delivers 30 grams of whey protein, 7 grams of fiber, and a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals, creating a balanced, meal-level profile that supports energy, satiety, and muscle maintenance. Designed to mix in under a minute, it fits into busy routines as easily as a morning coffee, while a clean formula free of artificial flavors and seed oils keeps things straightforward. The result is a no-frills, high-function shake that replaces complexity with consistency, turning daily nutrition into something you can actually keep up with.
Presented by Factor
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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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Brixton Board Shorts Collection
Built for long days that start in the surf and end somewhere near the bar, Brixton's latest trunk lineup balances heritage styling with modern performance without leaning too hard into either. The Blitz Boardshort is the more aggressive option, a lightweight stretch trunk cut from quick-dry polyester and spandex with a water-repellent finish, invisible zip pocket, drainage eyelet, and bold graphic treatments that push beyond the standard washed-out beach palette. Available in both 19-inch and 21-inch outseams, it is engineered to move cleanly from paddle-outs to pool decks with minimal fuss. Countering it is the Classic Trunk 17", a stripped-back staple with clean lines, minimal branding, and an easy shorter cut that feels rooted in vintage surf culture while still delivering dependable quick-dry performance. Together, the collection hits the sweet spot between technical utility and everyday wearability, exactly where Brixton tends to do its best work.
Presented by Brixton.
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Lundi Conally 36-Hour Briefcase
For those who take late-night calls that turn into early flights, the Lundi Conally 36-Hour Briefcase is the only plus-one you need. Crafted from black canvas and leather with a silhouette as sharp as your pitch deck, it carries the precision of a briefcase and the utility of an overnight bag. Inside, there's a place for everything — laptop, documents, business cards, a change of clothes—because chaos isn't part of your carry-on. Finished with a leather strap, suitcase clip, and clean lines, it's built for long days and global nights.
Presented by Lundi.
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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.
