2012 YEAR IN REVIEW

The standout news & pop obsessions gleaned from your search habits

Decade of top searches

Since 2001, Yahoo! has dipped into billions of searches to uncover our audience's curiosities, interests, and what matters most to them. Unlike editorial retrospectives or surveys, the rankings come from online users’ own search behavior. Looking back, these lists truly sketch a society in motion: It's a unique way to gauge social trends and interests in the year’s top stop stories, compelling newsmakers, and viral fads.
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    Don Akim and Rosanna Beckett are like any other engaged couple in love—except they're both extreme body builders.

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    Green tea has been touted for its fat-blocking abilities, its antioxidant properties, and its role in reducing the risk of stroke. But a new report shows that not all green tea is the same.

  • Michelle Obama's Favorite Dress: How to Choose Your Own Go-To Frock

    Why mess with a good thing? Michelle Obama is known for recycling her favorite outfits but there is one item she goes back to again and again: a bold wisteria print dress by designer Tracy Feith.

  • The Dark Side of Greek Yogurt

    Thick, creamy Greek yogurt is undoubtedly the dairy product du jour, touted by celebrities, personal trainers, and fitness magazines as a weight loss tool slash dessert, thanks to its high protein content and creamy texture.

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  • Samsung's 'Evolutionary Husband' Angers Men—Is it Sexist?

    There’s a controversial new ad that’s gone swiftly viral this week, and a vocal group of men are up in arms about it, calling it “sexist.” Yes, that’s right. This time it’s men who are being belittled to make people buy something: Samsung’s Evolution kit, which transforms any Samsung television into a smart TV (though the specific product is really beside the point here).

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