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by Kamelia Angelova From the Olympics to the elections in Egypt and the U.S. to natural disasters that swept the world, this year is surely one for the books. We are featuring a selection of some of the most memorable moments in 2012 captured by photographers around the world in stunning, once-in-a-lifetime photographs that defined the year. Italy's Marco Fois dives into the Tiber River from the 18 meter (59 feet) high Cavour Bridge in Rome, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, to celebrate the New Year. via Business Insider ...
Amanda Beard is an American seven-time Olympic medalist swimmer. Check out a gallery of this swimming stunner. ...
It’s only been a few days since the Olympics ended, but if you’re like us, you’re going through some serious Olympics withdrawal. What are you supposed to do with all of your evenings now that you don’t have hours upon hours of competitive events to loaf around and watch lazily? Before you get crazy and end up doing something productive, might we suggest indulging in a few of these films that feature sports that are Olympic events? These are 10 films that will entertain you while also helping to cure your Olympics withdrawal. ...
Usain Bolt is fast. We know this is true not only because he blew away yet another field of other extremely fleet-footed humans at the Olympics on Sunday, but because the Jamaican track stud repeatedly tells us so. But let's face it, 9.63 over 100 meters isn't all that. I personally know someone who could conceivably cover that distance much more quickly. In fact, the dude poops in my living room. I'm talking about my cat, George. Sure, George sleeps 15 hours a day, licks his own anus and thinks hand shadows on the wall are real. And come to think of it, the only time he breaks into an all-out sprint is when he hears me opening a can of Weruva Paw Lickin' Chicken. Still, my cat is faster ...
People in the Olympics: vs. People Not in the Olympics: It's good to know the difference. ...
The 2012 Summer Olympics are under way in London, meaning the finest athletes from all around the world will now be competing against each other to take home gold medals and make their home countries proud. Keeping with that spirit, we've compiled a gallery of the world's most beautiful women, from 90 different countries, featuring the best gold-medal representation from each nation we could find. Enjoy the tour! ...
