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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  • 20 Trendiest Dog Breeds (and Mixes) in America

    Some breeds, like Labrador Retrievers, have been popular pets for years, but other breeds (and popular mixed breeds) have moved steadily up the list over the past decade. For example, 10 years ago you might not have even heard of a Cane Corso, but these days you're likely to cross paths with at least one at your dog park or vet's office.

  • 9 Cat Breeds with Funny Names

    By Laura CrossThanks to dog shows and competitions like Westminster, you probably know your fair share about the many different breeds of dogs. Our feline friends, however, don't get as much attention, since they spend a lot more time indoors and out of the limelight. From the short-legged Munchkin to the affectionate Ragdoll, we've rounded up nine cat breeds with fun and clever names. You might not be familiar with them, but they all deserve your attention.1. MunchkinNo they don't come from Oz, but with a dwarf-like appearance, this short-legged feline is aptly named the Munchkin. ...

  • UK Pizza May Be World's Spiciest Pizza

    Yikes - UK pizzeria Paul's Pizza is really upping its spice factor, as the Daily Mail reports that the Saltdean Sizzler pizza might just be the spiciest in the world. Only nine challengers have been able to eat the entire pizza since last year, although 1,307 have been sold.10 Spiciest Dishes in AmericaAccoding to creator Paul Brayshaw, the 10-inch pizza uses the ghost chili to create a chili paste, topped with chili extract to amp up the spice. Those who end up eating all six slices get a photo on the "Wall of Flame," while everyone else ends up on the "Wall of Shame. ...

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    This is one of the most powerful weeks of change we have seen this year! Read how your sign will feel this and what can be expected in Zoe Moon's weekly forecast here.

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