2013: What Brought Us Together
Another year nearly in the books, and Jean-Louis Nguyen brings us a look back at the moments - good and bad, inspiring and tragic - that made 2013.
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Russian Tow Truck
This is how they do it in Mother Russia.
Parkour Santa
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house. Santa was free running like a gift-giving maniac. We'll leave the rhyming up to Clement Clarke Moore from now on.
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Thrive Market
Summer tends to compress family life into a constant rotation of drop-offs, pick-ups, road trips, and weekend tournaments, and Thrive Market positions itself as the quiet infrastructure behind it all. The members-only marketplace focuses on bulk, better-for-you essentials that make it easier to stay stocked without the last-minute scramble, from organic granola bars and nut butter pouches to clean-ingredient jerky, allergen-friendly snacks, and hydration drinks built for on-the-go days. With delivery handled ahead of the week's chaos, parents can build out camp lunch boxes, activity bags, and travel coolers that actually align with what kids will eat, while still sticking to clean-label standards and family-friendly pricing. It is less about reinventing the pantry and more about removing friction from the moments when convenience usually wins by default, especially during the busiest stretch of summer.
Presented by Thrive Market.
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Rocket Money App
Most budgets fail for a simple reason: people are making decisions without a clear picture of where their money is actually going. Rocket Money aims to solve that problem by consolidating accounts, spending activity, recurring bills, and subscriptions into a single dashboard that turns financial guesswork into actionable insight. The platform automatically categorizes transactions, highlights spending trends, and helps users build realistic budgets that adapt to everyday life, whether managing a household, splitting costs with roommates, or tracking personal expenses. Its standout feature remains subscription management, surfacing forgotten recurring charges and allowing users to cancel unwanted services directly through the app. Combined with real-time alerts for unusual spending, upcoming bills, and budget progress, Rocket Money feels less like a spreadsheet replacement and more like a financial control center designed to help users spend more intentionally and keep more of what they earn.
Presented by Rocket Money.
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Grand Piano Trailer
We're not in Middle-earth anymore, Frodo. Elijah Wood must literally play for his life in Eugenio Mira's slightly bizarre new thriller. In limited theaters March 7, 2014
Brodie Smith's Vine Trick Shots
Brodie Smith takes frisbee trick shots where they've never been before — Vine.
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Blue Christmas Cover
Elvis is alive and well through the voice of 16-year-old David Thibault. Close your eyes and you'd think you were listening the The King himself.
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Lumina Laser Hair Growth Device
HairMax's LaserBand 272 brings clinical hair-growth technology into a form factor designed for convenience, combining 272 medical-grade lasers with a flexible, hands-free design that treats the entire scalp in as little as 90 seconds per session. Using low-level laser therapy to stimulate hair follicles and promote healthier, denser-looking hair, the device offers a non-invasive approach for men and women seeking to address thinning without adding another complicated step to the routine. The patented band design parts the hair automatically to maximize laser delivery, while its cordless operation keeps the process refreshingly simple. More than a grooming gadget, the LaserBand 272 represents a high-tech approach to hair restoration that prioritizes speed and ease alongside proven light-based therapy.
Presented by Hairmax.
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Warby Parker Sunglasses
Warby Parker's Summer 2026 Collection embraces the season's spirit of exploration with sunglasses that balance vintage influences and contemporary attitude. The lineup reinterprets classic silhouettes with confident proportions and fresh details, giving familiar shapes a distinctly modern edge. Warm, sun-ready colorways add another layer of personality, lending even the most contemporary frames a timeless, well-traveled feel. Designed to earn their place in long afternoons, beach weekends, and summer road trips alike, the collection proves that great sunglasses do more than block the sun. They set the tone for the season itself.
Presented by Warby Parker
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Misunderstood
Apple makes it okay to embrace your iPhone addiction — as well as your man tears — this holiday season with their new holiday ad.
Dolphins Order Lunch
A group of dolphins in Sweden have been trained to point at a shape with their echolocation beam that corresponds to a type of fish, in effect allowing them to order off the menu. This means it's only a matter of time before they know what wine to order with their seafood.
