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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Simple Weight Loss Coaching
Watch any live television, and you'll probably see a commercial promoting the new wave of GLP-1 weight loss injections. Simple takes a different, medication-free approach built by a team of medical experts to build an approach that helps users form healthy habits that drive real results. After filling out a detailed survey, users can unlock their personalized weight loss plan including nutritional analysis features, easy food logging and daily workout plans with everything from strength training to yoga. So far, they have helped over 13 million users lose millions of pounds. With Simple, you can lose weight without spending every day in the gym, and right now, you can save 50% when you sign up through the link below.
Presented by Simple App.
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Luca Faloni Summer Collection
Luca Faloni's Summer 2025 collection redefines effortless elegance, channeling Italian craftsmanship into warm-weather essentials that move seamlessly from sunlit terraces to rooftop cocktails. Think Portofino shirts and tailored trousers that strike a balance between relaxed and refined, pairing breathable feel with silhouettes sharpened by subtle design. Each piece, meticulously woven in Northern Italy, projects quiet confidence: versatile enough for a coastal stroll yet polished for the urban playbook. Take full advantage of summer's rhythm and indulge in Luca Faloni's latest collection of refined essentials.
Presented by Luca Faloni.
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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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Bakscape Kit
Bakscape revolutionizes men's grooming with a time-saving, omni-directional shaver designed for effortless self-care. Its six precision titanium-coated foils deliver an ultra-close, irritation-free shave — whether wet or dry — while the friction-fit extendable handle ensures independent back, head, chest, and full-body grooming. Unlike bulky competitors prone to razor burn, Bakscape's sleek, efficient design offers complete coverage in just minutes, providing the ultimate grooming. Plus, enjoy 10% off your first subscription order with code BAKLBY10.
Presented by Bakscape.
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The Collagen Co. Immunity Peptides
For those optimizing every hour of his day — ice baths at dawn, boardroom calls by noon, and flights by night — Immunity Collagen Peptides from The Collagen Co. offer a potent yet effortless boost. This Andean-inspired blend combines hydrolyzed grass-fed collagen with Vitamins C, A, D, and Zinc to support skin's immune barrier, gut defense, and joint function. With clarity, stamina, and vitality all in one scoop, it keeps you energized, resilient, and recovery-ready, without disrupting your daily routine.
Presented by The Collagen Co.
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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.
