Year In Search 2018
The year has nearly come to an end. Before you put 2018 behind you completely, take a look back at the events that shaped it through Google's most searched topics.
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Rooftop Skiing in France
Some people start their day off with a jog, others shred the rooftops of France. Richard Permin is the latter. In this sport short, the ski pro shares his morning routine gliding and flipping across the powder-coated rooftops of Avoriaz 1800.
Home Alone Games with Macaulay Culkin
Home Alone has entered the cultural lexicon as a holiday classic, but the same can't be said for the franchise of games spawned by the movie. Angry video game nerd James Rolfe already cost himself a few brain cells reviewing both of the NES games, but a chance knock on the door reveals an unexpected guest — with every Home Alone game on a variety of systems, from the Gameboy to the 2006 Europe-only Playstation 2 version.
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ResponsibleMan Supplements
Face the day with ResponsibleMan: a no-frills, physician-formulated line of men's daily supplements engineered for clarity, strength, and grit. Led by the Emerson multivitamin—housed in a sleek black aluminum tin and filled with mint-scented, "manly green" capsules packed with 13 core vitamins plus 19 hand-selected nutrients and antioxidants—this is wellness without the fluff. Made in the USA, gluten-free, kosher, and non-GMO, it simplifies performance-driven self-care for the modern man
Presented by ResponsibleMan.
Consult a physician before consuming any new supplement. Any health claims made are solely those of the brand and not those of Uncrate LLC.
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SHRED Gym & Home Workout App
SHRED turns your phone into a hyper-personal trainer. With AI-adapted programs built by top fitness coaches, it molds workouts to your goals, schedule, and equipment—whether you're lifting at home or hitting the gym. Want hypertrophy, weight loss, or bodyweight routines? It's got you. Track progress, grab feedback, and swap plans seamlessly as you improve. Think: coach-designed results without the gym clock drama.
Presented by SHRED.
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Ready Player One VFX
Ready Player One was a box office hit in 2018, with director Steven Spielberg taking Ernest Cline's 2011 novel of future nostalgia to the big screen. The visual effects-heavy film used the latest in computer animation to completely recreate the cast as avatars in a living virtual reality world, along with futuristic cityscapes and scenes from classic movies. Industrial Light and Magic takes you behind the scenes to see how Ready Player One's digital world was created.
Every Spider-Man Explained
Spider-Man has long history on the screen. From the 1967 animated series to blockbuster big-screen films, the character has been successful on both the page and the screen. Comic superfan Kevin Smith sat down with WIRED to go over all of Spider-Man's history of appearances onscreen from the late 70s to the present.
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JustFoodForDogs Dog Food
JustFoodForDogs pioneered the fresh, whole-food movement in pet nutrition with meals crafted by veterinary nutritionists using USDA-certified meats and produce. The first to make human-grade food for pets in open kitchens, they set the standard for transparency and science-backed results. Named the #1 vet-recommended fresh food brand, their recipes are proven to support better health and longer lives—now available with exclusive savings during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2025.
Presented by JustFoodForDogs.
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Out of Office: The Aria
Enjoy up to 35% off rooms + $100 daily F&B credit at The AAA Five Diamond Award-winning Aria Resort and Casino. Comprised primarily of two 50-story curvilinear glass towers, the stunning architecture is matched inside by an upscale, modern vibe, a subtle vanilla scent, and enough dining and amenity options to make it a one-stop destination. Get the octopus at Carbone, enjoy a cigar in the high rollers room, and always double down.
Presented by MGM.
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Brexit
Benedict Cumberbatch transforms into Dominic Cummings for HBO's retelling of Brexit. Based on the actual events, the film follows the leader of the Vote Leave campaign and the efforts used to push the United Kingdom to withdraw from the European Union. It premieres January 19, 2019.
DIY SpaceX Rockets
No longer the sole province of huge government organizations or private defense companies, getting into space is being revolutionized by private companies. SpaceX is leading the charge with their reusable rockets, but in a sign of how far technology can filter down, Joe Barnard is building his own — albeit on a smaller scale. While Joe hasn't successfully landed a rocket yet, he's getting closer every day, along with learning a lot in the process.
