As the end of the year approaches, it's natural to want to reflect on all that has happened over the past 12 months. Thanks to Vox, we get to do just that with their annual end-of-year wrap video. In just 7 minutes, they take a look back at the good, bad, and ugly that defined 2022. Eight billion people, people!
A recap of 2022 in just 7 minutes
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19th-century paintings show first hints of post-industrial climate change
LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! The BBC's Diane Cole reports on an exhibition of 19th-century paintings believed to depict the early signs of… READ THE REST
Mount Fuji snowless in November for first time in recorded history
When you think of Japan's iconic Mount Fuji, you probably think of it with its winter snowcap. It's not there in summer—and for the first time in 130 years of… READ THE REST
Sinkhole swallows entire car — along with passengers — on highway in Italy (video)
A major sinkhole spread across both sides of a highway in southern Italy today, swallowing up a car along with its passengers in the process. The hole opened up in… READ THE REST
This retro gaming console will take you back to the days of saving princesses and blowing on cartridges
TL;DR: Revisit the classics and stream modern hits with the Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro, featuring retro video games and free shipping for $99.99 (reg. $159). Remember when multiplayer gaming meant elbowing your… READ THE REST
Set a New Year's resolution to learn piano with this Cyber Week deal
TL;DR: Check out now to save 63% on a lifetime subscription to this piano-playing app during Cyber Week. Why wait for the clock to strike midnight on New Year's Eve? We aren't… READ THE REST
Smart cat ball mimics prey movement
TL;DR: Treat your cat this holiday season with a self-rolling toy that mimics prey movements for endless entertainment, now available for $26.90 — go right to checkout to purr-chase it now. Move… READ THE REST
