t would be easy to make a list of 10 bad things -- wars, government shut-down, drone attacks, lack of progress on immigrant rights, lousy health-care reform. The heroes of the past year have come in many different forms, but some of them stand out as the ones who have truly saved us. 16th February A February 2013 Quetta bombing known as bomb blast at a market in Hazara Town in Quetta, Pakistan, kills more than 80 people and injures 190 others. The United States government was forced to shut down in October following Congress's failure to pass spending bills to fund the government. A survey of 2,000 Americans found that people spent far more time enjoying outdoor recreation. They fasted on the national mall in Washington, D.C., getting a visit from the president and his wife. 10 of 20. Thanks, Edward, for your service! By May 2013, Jodi Arias was found guilty of first-degree murder.media: 21238627. quicklist: 6category: 13 Unforgettable Things About 2013title: 6. Who Made This Year's Dishonor Roll?text: Justin Bieber makes the dishonor roll with his very bad year. In May, SeaWorld made an agreement with the Humane Society to end its orca breeding program. Stick a fork in coal, it's done. Heroes emerged to inspire with their words and actions throughout 2013, while public figures fell from grace for their scandals. For folks who read and write about sustainability, dire projections are revealed every day. Polio has been officially eliminated in Africa. In 2013, the nation of Uruguay became the first country to fully legalize marijuana. The cast of "Duck Dynasty" made its way into America's hearts with its family dynamics and famous long beards, and another show, "Scandal," made its star, Kerry Washington, 2013's top cover girl. Maybe the strongest statement about the power of social media was made when the pope signed on to Twitter this year for the first time ever. Pope Francisdespite all the good hes donewould not have been my vote for Person of the Year. So, to end the year on a positive note, here are 20 good things that happened in 2017. People stepped up, which was both a blessing and a curse. Penguins explored Chicago's Shedd Aquarium When the Shedd Aquarium closed to visitors, it opened up the possibility for the aquarium's penguins to explore and encounter creatures they wouldn't otherwise! 20th February The smallest Extrasolar planet, Kepler-37b is discovered. Support for gay marriage has flipped from a slight majority opposing it to a majority now supporting the rights of gay and lesbian couples to marry. Typhoon Haiyan was one of the strongest storms ever recorded in history. Source A: 42.7% B: 48.7% C: 53.8% #2. The perfect answer to any question you're not tryna answer. I feel like she could get addicted to cocaine, birth a few illegitimate kids, and Instragram homemade pornography, and wed all say, Oh my goodness, shes just so perfect! Also added to dictionaries was the word, "twerk" and "derp.". Yes, there were hyped keynotes galore, fabulous new products, record breaking sales, and much, much more. Media acknowledges that we are based on the traditional, stolen land of the Coast Salish People, specifically the Duwamish and Suquamish tribes, past and present. 2013's Stars You Loved to Watchtext: Several stars emerged in the year 2013, and the world couldn't get enough of them. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 83.6 percent of people from Puerto Rico ages 12 and above are fully vaccinated. The "Worst Twerk Fail EVER" video was too good to be true. The past 12 months have been hailed by many as "the worst year ever" so I thought I'd publish my own Good Things That Happened in 2016 - I purposely haven't included amazing things that have happened in terms of science breakthroughs or endangered animal numbers increasing . Just 26 percent of Americans believe the Democratic and Republican parties are doing an adequate job, according to an October Gallup poll; 60 percent say a third party is needed. Demonstrations and protests in outrage over the 17-year-old's death sprang up across the United States. Jan 19 Lance Armstrong admits to doping in all seven of his Tour de France victories. In the past five years, Uzbekistan, Argentina, Burundi, Togo, Gabon and Latvia have all abolished capital punishment. Heroes Who Bravely Rose to the Occasiontext: In 2013, there were plenty of heroes who rose above and renewed the world's faith in the human spirit. 10 good things that happened in 2021 quiz #1. This number is certain to keep rising, now that a majority of Americans are supportive. The Heartwarming Feel-Good Book We All Need, Un Mapa te Permite Ver Como tu Hogar se ha Movido por el Continente en estos 750 Millones de Aos, Las Playas han Visto un Incremento Enorme en Anidacin de Tortugas Lad Despus de las Restricciones a los Turistas en Tailandia y Florida, Mira Mil Millones de Aos de Movimiento de Placas Tectnicas Formando Nuestros Continentes en 40 Segundos, Un Pingino Salta en un Bote para Evitar ser Comido por una Ballena Asesina MIRA el Video, El Diseador de Nueva Zelanda Crea un Ingenioso Tragaluz con Energa Solar que Desaliniza el Agua para Beber, experimental therapy at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, similar technique at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, independent scientists reportedly confirmed, lay his hands on a severely disfigured man, Malala Yousafzai said that the gunmen could not silence her, Ep. Domestic workers won the right to a minimum wage after years of organizing. Avrey Walker is cancer free! On February 3, 2013, Beyonce Knowles became the first woman to win the Super Bowl. Has anyone checked on Aaron Paul lately? The catastrophic wedding was, of course, not real, but the Twitter outbursts, memes, blog posts, Facebook statuses, and talk show jokes would be a convincing argument to the contrary. Meanwhile, hundreds of millions of dollarsmuch of it from secret sourcesflow to climate-denier think tanks and advocacy groups. He simply can't stop. Human rights abuses in North Korean prisons reached a level not seen since the Nazi atrocities. President Obama claims he will consider the review board's suggestions, indicating that reforms are necessary to restore public confidence. The Geico camel commercial made many eager for Wednesday to come along so they could yell "Hump Day!" With your big goal in mind, stay flexible and find new creative ideas to reach this goal. Negotiators are anxious to take advantage of the opening represented by the election of a moderate Iranian leader, President Hassan Rouhani. Jennifer Lawrence can do no wrong. His "Fast and Furious" co-stars Tyrese Gibson and Vin Diesel both visited the crash site in Southern California. Heres all there is to know: he is from Compton, a magical Californian village which seems like a great place to raise your kids; his nickname is listed as K-Dot, which is horribly uncreative, so I changed it to Kendrick Llama, though Wikipedia has since changed it back; recently my friend went to a concert of Kendricks and said it was a good time. The members of 'N Sync were ushers at Chris Kirkpatrick's wedding, and Honey Boo Boo's parents had a wedding in camouflage attire. Here's why. New words "twerk" and "selfie" were added to the dictionary this year, and the world welcomed a new pope and a new royal baby. Its like shes one of us!. Sneak peek: McLeod Software continues support for Dallas Children's Hospital, Transfix reveals truck cab . YES! Indigenous peoples developed ways of life that could sustain human life and the natural environment over thousands of years. And, the #1 best good news story of the year. Then, on December 13, 2013, she became the first person to write, record, and film a corresponding music video for seventeen songs all in one day. ABC News' Amy Robach and Valerie Harper inspired many people with their courageous battles against cancer, and Malala Yousafzai continued her fight for the right to education. To celebrate Easter, Pope Francis continued what has been a ritual for him as a cardinal and archbishop in Argentina, but something no other papal leader before had done. Some of this year's many heroes include Carlos Arredondo, who helped the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, Darnell Barton, a bus driver who talked a woman out of jumping off a ledge and Antoinette Tuff, who talked a gunman into surrendering to police. The man, who was at that time one of the world's most famous footballers, had form for biting, having been . When horrific images of a sarin gas attack on civilians in Syria shocked the world in August, the United States prepared to take action, but after weeks of talks, Russia negotiated a deal with Syria to give up its chemical weapons.media: 21248573. quicklist: 2category: 13 Unforgettable Things About 2013title: 2. Scientists have found a way to rebreed sections of the great barrier reef. And then on Saturdays during the fall, we like to throw the pigskin around with our friendsonly he does it at a level high enough to win the Heisman Trophy, whereas Im usually tapping out early because Ive sprained my ankle again. Gay marriage is becoming like apple pie. Somalia Gets a Tourist, Mogadishu Officials Are Baffled. Ms. Yousafzai was featured on the April cover of TIME magazine as one of The 100 Most Influential People in the World. Stories That Captivated the Worldtext: On March 13, Pope Francis became the first pope to emerge from Latin America. (See more examples of how honesty pays, here. Apr 23 West Indian cricketer, Chris Gayle, smashes the fastest century in history (30 balls) Nov 17 German Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel wins record 8th consecutive Formula 1 race with victory in United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the . 10. The combination of austerity budgets, an ethic of blame directed at teachers, high-stakes testing, and private charter schools has stressed teachers and studentsbut it has not resulted in improved performance. Remember, there are always several paths to reaching your goal. The new Pontiff replaced Pope Benedict who wore fancy shoes and chose to live in luxury until his surprising resignation in March. The Caring team compiled a list of favorite stories20 good things that happened this year. Many are turning to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous peoples and the new Rights of Nature movement for support. They held prayer vigils, press conferences, marches. Tornadoes, on the other hand, made their way through many states. We reached a global agreement on . 2020 was the first year since the start of the industrial revolution that saw more coal plants close than new ones open. One month later, she broke the record for most weeks at the top of the charts by a solo female rapper, after Lauryn Hill's "Doo Wop (That Thing . But no one could top Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's engagement, which included renting out the AT&T Park in San Francisco. Kendrick didnt have a traditionally good year: he never went to rehab, he didnt grow a massive beard, and he wasnt the star of a viral twerking video. Plus, when the movie was released, Kendrick was a clear frontrunner for my all-heartthrob squad, yet Rebel Wilson was the one I went home thinking about. Trip at the Oscars? The reserves of oil, gas, and coal counted as assets by the big energy corporations would be enormously destructive to life on Earth if they were allowed to burn. 1. Social media also played a significant role in international affairs, when cellphone images showed what appeared to be a chemical weapons attack in Syria. As it's the last post of the year and it's the last link up I thought I'd share 10 GOOD things about 2016! A further 11 people have been treated, almost all of them with the same outcome. Kris and Bruce Jenner announced their separation, along with Diane Lane and Josh Brolin, Richard Gere and Carey Lowell, Clint and Dina Eastwood, Julianne Hough and Ryan Seacrest, and George Clooney and Stacy Keibler. 9. Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton welcomed a son, Prince George, on July 22. ), After trying and failing five times in 35 years, Diane Nyad finally achieved her lifelong ambition of swimming from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage. In the end, the jury found Zimmerman not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter in July 2013. $1 billion and 23 years of volunteer work donated by Rotary club members worldwide made the dream a reality. World leaders and celebrities were among the millions who paid tribute to the civil rights hero when he was laid to rest last Sunday. 1. As the year ends, let's pay tribute to the good things their efforts have wrought. And a growing cooperatives movement is linking up with unions and social movements. As Russia prepares for the 2014 Winter Olympics, the entire country made the dishonor roll for its anti-gay laws.media: 21238778. quicklist: 7category: 13 Unforgettable Things About 2013title: 7. In politics, Mayor of Toronto Rob Ford joined the list of shame after admitting that he used crack cocaine, and Anthony Weiner, who used the online alias "Carlos Danger" lost the New York City mayoral election and his honor after new allegations of him sexting women emerged. Relatable! 20: Rabbi Robbie and How Your Passions Speak to Each Other, Good Gardening The Final Week: What We Learned After a Long Year, Plus Must-Have Gardening Tools, Good Gardening Week 11: Your Absolute Must-Have Gardening Tool Plus Amazing Photos Sent In For Last Week, Good Gardening Week 10: Fall Cleanup; Plus Hot Autumn Tips, Holistic Patches Relieve Anxiety, Cramps, or Nausea Without Drugs, GNN Paperback Book: And Now, The Good News. He sneaks out at night to feed the homeless; invites homeless people to celebrate his birthday in the Vatican; washes the feet of young prisoners; says he is not one to judge gay people; calls on the church to get beyond its fixation on reproduction and sexual morality; debunks trickle-down economics and questions the morality of capitalism; lives simply and loves to take public transportation. (See the story here. In the United States, 70.4 percent of people 12 age and above have been fully vaccinated. In one, the court refused to reinstate the California ballot initiative Prop 9, which banned gay marriages in that state. You Probably Watched These Viral Videostext: Many videos went viral this year, from the funny to the inspiring to the randomly absurd. Now, lets raise a glass to hail the best for 2014: May good bless us all! Monica Morgan/Getty Images | ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images. Two landmark Supreme Court rulings came down on June 26. This Is MyStory. But there weren't any commercials when people were busy "binge-watching" shows on services like Netflix. In November, an Atlanta homeless man made the effort to search four different hotels hoping to return a lost wallet he found in a dumpster. Chickens brought people together at The Salvation Army in Coos Bay, Oregon. Halle Berry gave birth to her son, Maceo, at the age of 47. This year saw a ban on drone strikes by both the Pakistani National Assembly and the Yemeni Parliament (if only the U.S. would listen! The other much more sweeping ruling struck down part of the Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, which prevented same-sex couples from receiving the same federal benefits that other couples receive. 3. But the war in Syria rages on, with casualties mounting daily. Youre me, just a lot better. Not a lot of time is spent looking at all the good things that have happened to the planet recently. Skies were blue again, sparrows, mynahs and crows strutting around in perfect harmony, clean air to breathe and our rivers and oceans free from pollution. Tim DeChristopher was sentenced to two years in prison for interrupting an auction of Utah land but his boldness stopped the sale of 22000 acres of scenic wilderness and highlighted government misconduct. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Between both albums of the 20/20 Experience, reuniting with N*Sync, and closing out yet another season of SNL, its pretty safe to say that this year belonged to Timberlake. From "Modern Family" star Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who got married, to Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore, who finally got their divorce finalized, plenty of romances both bloomed and ended in 2013. When we remember the crime and tragedies of the year, we tend to forget all the good things. HuffPost's top politics stories, straight to your inbox. Musician Lou Reed, actress Marcia Wallace and author Tom Clancy died in October.media: 21240975. quicklist: 3category: 13 Unforgettable Things About 2013title: 3. It was really sad.. One of the biggest social media stories this year came from former National Security Administration contractor, Edward Snowden, who claimed to have stolen tens of thousands of confidential and classified documents from the NSA's internal computer system.media: 21238422. quicklist: 8category: 13 Unforgettable Things About 2013title: 8. He won in 1939 and I havent seen enough reason to dethrone him yet. ), George Alexander Louis? In simple terms, the E-Cat devices (Energy Catalyzers) are similar to nuclear reactors but without any radioactivity or hazardous waste, and according to a top NASA scientist, could literally solve our twin problems of climate and energy. This year, Christie established himself as a legitimate 2016 Presidential candidate. After so many years, butterflies in a myriad of colours came visiting by. But it's also been a year of extraordinary activism. NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: People wait to celebrate New Years eve in Times Square on December 31, 2019 in New York City. Chris Christie of New Jersey. Part of HuffPost Politics. Honey bee populations have increased by 27%. The teachers who have taught students over Zoom, and the parents homeschooling . After while the police finally step in, and Stephen Paddock takes himself out after literally preparing for the tragedy he has taken with him. If you host a late night talk show and your name is Jimmy, there's a good chance you had a nice little 2013. Sept. 17, 2021. A trend was gaining strength this year throughout Canada and the US, as generous patrons from coffee and sandwich shop drive-throughs spread anonymous kindness to fellow restaurant-goers by bankrolling other peoples meals paying their orders before they even get to the window. Nah, we didnt get much. There was 'Some Good News' When we remember the crime and tragedies of the year, we tend to forget all the good things. One persons tumors disappeared in just eight days. Image source Fact Source 2. Celebrity chef Paula Deen earned her spot on the dishonor roll when she admitted that she had used racial slurs. Good News Trumps Negativity. Typhoon Haiyan slammed into the Philippines, the strongest storm ever recorded on land. Mountain Dew's 'Dub the Dew' Online Poll Goes Horribly Wrong. A new potential ally is coming from an unexpected source. 10. For more great videos, subscribe to MsMojo: https://wmojo.com/msmojo-subscribeThis list is proof that it hasn't been all doom and gloom this year! Similarly, Procter & Gamble cited consumer preferences as the reason it will eliminate hormone-like phthalates and the antibacterial triclosan, which is a known endocrine disruptor, from all its products. Taking "selfies" and posting them to social media was all the rage this year. Many believe that new regulation or pricing will keep a large portion of those reserves safely in the ground. But it's also been a year of extraordinary activism. Today, married gay couples are entitled to federal benefits once reserved for straight couples. Everything is deez nuts. (And overseas in Bangladesh, after a huge factory blaze in April left 1,100 people dead, massive strikes led to a 77 percent pay increase for Bangladeshi garment workers!) This year, the entire city of San Francisco became a hero when it helped 5-year-old Miles Scott, who has battled leukemia since he was 18 months -old, become Batkid for the day.media: 21239180. quicklist: 13category: 13 Unforgettable Things About 2013title: 13. In 2017 India broke their own record with 66 million . 4. We begin the new year with renewed awareness of the effectiveness of nonviolent action and nonviolent movements. Controversy in Washington Politics and Around the Worldtext: It was a year of significant highs and lows for politics in 2013. 1. (See the trend reported here. If that happens, the companies reserves, and thus their stock, may be worth far less than believed. . Even cockroaches (along with zombies, hemorrhoids, and Wall Street) have a higher approval rating according to a recent poll by Public Policy Polling. But in another instance of false identification, Notre Dame football star Manti Te'o learned a hard lesson this year when he revealed that the woman he met online and fell in love with didn't actually exist. People also eagerly awaited the verdicts from the controversial George Zimmerman and Jodi Arias trials. In Nebraska, the Ponca Tribe is teaming up with local ranchers to resist construction of the Keystone tar sands pipeline. Because of the mild weather, a larger than usual crowd of people visiting from all over the world is expected to watch the ball drop. 4. Dec 26, 2019. Voters this year passed minimum wage laws in SeaTac, Wash., ($15 an hour) and the state of New Jersey. CO2 concentrations passed 400 parts per million for the first time this year, and yet governments have done little to curb emissions. Beyond the headlines of conflict and catastrophe, this years top stories offered us some powerful proof that the world can still changefor the better. Jan 1 13 Boko Harem members are killed by Nigeria's military in Maiduguri. The worst storm of the year hit the Philippines on Nov. 8, destroying nearly everything in its path and leaving more than 5,000 people dead. While Snowden is under indictment for criminal acts here in the US, thanks to this whistleblower, the days of the NSA doing whatever it wants -- in secret and free from public criticism -- are coming to an end. He returned this year for a goodwill game with former NBA players.. In July, the pay-it-forward trend took a marvelous twist when a copycat customer in three different Canadian cities handed over around $900 to pay for coffee and snacks. on. Heres how. 20: Rabbi Robbie Explains How Your Passions Speak to Each Other. 5. Topping out at 2,722 feet tall, the Burj Khalifa was completed in 2009, and opened the following year. Only Good News produces uplifting, heartwarming, inspiring videos that tell positive stories to make you feel good. Despite predictions of an active hurricane season, not one hurricane made landfall all season long. In September 2013, social media was at the center of the terrorist attack in Kenya's Westgate shopping center. Talks with Iran are progressing, despite Israel and AIPAC's objections. Adorable! 1. 10) India Hails its First Polio-Free Year. Ladies around the world rejoiced when Liam Hemsworth became newly single after his split from Miley Cyrus, and many were devastated when Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr announced they would be separating after three years of marriage.media: 21238896, quicklist: 10category: 13 Unforgettable Things About 2013title: 10. I must admit that even as a secular Jew, this pope fills me with awe. Investors worry about a carbon bubble.. 6. Some of the TV shows viewers became addicted to were "Breaking Bad," "House of Cards," "Scandal," "Arrested Development" and "Orange Is the New Black.". Immigrant advocates did spectacular organizing, and are poised to reap the benefits. 1,933 likes. An exciting birth occurred in the animal world this year. Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost? All Rights Reserved, is a co-founder and columnist at YES!, founder of PeoplesHub, and author of, the critical importance of these perspectives. Click here to chip in $5 or more to help us keep the inspiration coming. ), Computers, and many others (: What good things happened in 1979?. Saying goodbye to 2013 feels bittersweet. One of the year's biggest addictions was playing the game Candy Crush. Officials Want to Turn Rikers Island Prison Into a Green Energy Hub, Pilot Captures Jaw-Dropping Spectacle of St. Elmos Fire Phenomenon, Endangered Manning River Turtles Released into Wild After Egg Rescue During Black Summer, Beavers Building Dams are Protecting the Rivers Threatened by Climate Change in Colorado, Livin Good Currency Ep. 8. Hey TIME, thanks for just stealing my story, bro. Icons Who Said a Final Goodbye text: We said goodbye to several famous faces this year, but they will live on in the contributions and legacies they left behind. Cooperative health insurance is available in some states and others are working to establish statewide single-payer healthcare. A mere six months later, the cascading effects have, according to the Washington Post, "made themselves felt in Congress, the courts, popular culture, Silicon Valley and world capitals." 1. Killer drones are taking a beating. Paula Deen is seen in this April 25, 2013 file photo taken in Detroit, Michigan while Justin Bieber, right, is seen in this Oct. 5, 2013 file photo from Shanghai, China. YES! Cofounder of peace group CODEPINK, author of Kingdom of the Unjust: Behind the US-Saudi Connection. The possibilities for a more peaceful and just 2014 are boundless. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. For more than 30 years, Albert Lexie took two buses from his home in Monessen, Pennsylvania traveling to his part-time job to shine shoes. 10 Good Things About the Year 2013 t would be easy to make a list of 10 bad things -- wars, government shut-down, drone attacks, lack of progress on immigrant rights, lousy health-care reform. At the grassroots, National Peoples Action and the New Economy Institute are leading new conversations about what it takes to build an economy that works for all and can function in harmony with the environment. Thankfully, Im going to act as a liaison between you and Wikipedia to help you learn more about Kendrick. Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, and his wife, Kate, "could not be happier" after she gives birth to a boy. About 18 women won seats. Most tornadoes hit Illinois, making them the deadliest series of tornadoes the state has ever seen in the month of November. 2013 in Sport. Disaster has struck from Italy to the Philippines, sports took center stage in one of the world's oldest cities, and America marked a harrowing landmark in a war that will enter its 12th year in. Dec. 19, 2013— -- intro: As the year 2014 quickly approaches, another memorable year full of incredible news and remarkable people comes to an end. Quiz question: So far, what percentage of the world population received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine? Copyright 2019 YES! Granted, Pitch Perfect came out in 2012, but it has garnered such a cult following in such a short amount of time, that I felt the need to include it. For the record, I was rooting for Dominic, Alastair, or Duncan. Puerto Rico has achieved a remarkably high vaccination rate compared with most of the United States. There is now a vibrant global dialogue about privacy rights. 2. The issue is now getting attention from mainstream media, becoming one of the defining issues of our time, as President Obama said. Actor Paul Walker was killed in a car crash on Nov. 30, devastating friends, family and his millions of fans. Students across North America persuaded nine colleges and universities to divest from fossil fuel companies. By But the resulting system, with all its complications and expensesand requirementsis frustrating millions. Click through to see 13 unforgettable things about the year 2013. quicklist: 1category: 13 Unforgettable Things About 2013title: 1. The international community is finally standing up to the use of killer drones and the proliferation of this technology around the globe. Celebrities Who Fell In and Out of Lovetext: Celebrities couldn't help falling in and out of love this year. For President Obama, the disappointing rollout of the Affordable Care Act and its website followed him everywhere, and even became a joke on "Saturday Night Live.". This hero was "born" in 2001. After twice conducting four days of continuous measurement on a controversial energy unit, a group of independent scientists reportedly confirmed the existence of unexplained energy production via a process formerly known as cold fusion but now named LENR for Low-Energy Nuclear Reaction. The times they are a-changin'. Few dared to call for the same fiscal discipline from the military and its many contractors as they expect from schools and services for the poor. His no-frills spontaneous style, coupled with his focus on mercy and modesty has changed the face of Christianity in the new millennium to one that answers the question, What would Jesus do?. 11.This kid discovered the endless wonders of "deez nuts" jokes: My son, 7, has discovered "deez nuts" jokes and it's all he says now. The death penalty at home and abroad is dying, slowing but steadily. The incidence of infection plunged during . The 64-year-old endurance swimmer, through sheer force of will, made it to Key West, Florida swimming in open ocean for 53 hours, 100 miles from Havana. People stuck in long-term unemployment are running out of options, and those who do find work often cant cover basic living expenses. 2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. There are features that benefit ordinary people, but it compares poorly to the simpler and more cost-effective systems that exists in most of the developed world. When Edward Snowden first blew the whistle on the NSA's sweeping surveillance, he said his greatest fear was not what the government would do to him, but that nothing would change. Five good things that happened in trucking this weekSept. Such an economy kills.. The weapon the mass sick human being had can be heard, by those who recorded the disturbing site in the circle of hell. He wrote a book, Chocolate Bar, and it has already raised $400,000 to help find a cure, much to the delight of scientists researching the rare glycogen storage disease type 1B. In all seriousness, Aaron Paul absolutely texts Bryan Cranston every Friday afternoon: Hey whats up this weekend? Keep doing you, Johnny. In 2013, the cronut won hearts and taste buds around the world. The big news of the year may be the two wars the United States refused to instigate. Bad headache, foggy brain, nausea (when not vomiting), low energy & poor sex drive, dehydration, tachycardia - to name a few - will suck the life out of you and have you waste a full day on the account of a profound physical and mental feeling of emptiness. If you need to flag this entry as abusive. What The World Couldn't Help Getting Addicted to In 2013text: The world learned countless new words in 2013. With this record they beat Pakistan who held the previous record of 847.275 trees in 2013. You may soon be able to get a deal on your dope from GroupOn and pay in Bitcoins. And military spending continues to devastate the countrys budget. What were the top 5 things to happen on Reddit in 2013? Another area of the country was hit by tragedy on April 17, when an explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, killed 15 people, nine of whom were first responders. We all cried a little harder when the world lost Whiney Houston. Water has been discovered on the moon. Peace talks are scheduled for January 22 in Switzerland, and women's groups -- including CODEPINK -- are mobilizing to surround the meetings with a desperate plea to all the guys with guns: Ceasefire NOW! Savvy investors are placing their bets elsewhere: Warren Buffett, for example, is investing $1 billion in wind energy, which, along with solar energy, is looking better all the time. The message was also clear in the election of Bill de Blasio, a founder of the Working Families Party, as mayor of New York City. One woman in the Pittsburgh area posted a photo of herself with a Coors Light can and sign that stated "I need. Controversial President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela died in March after a long battle with cancer. first country to fully legalize marijuana. ), more protests inside the U.S. and the creation of a global anti-drones network. They encircled ICE facilities to shut down deportations. In September, America's sweetheart Cardi B unseated Taylor Swift on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in late September. Black Coffee won a grammy! Here are nine hugely important things that happened in 2013 that are rarely discussed: 1. Elton John celebrated the birth of his second son, Elijah, and Steve Martin became a dad for the first time at age 67. The Power of Social Mediatext: The year 2013 proved social media is here to stay for good -- and not so good. Media / Positive Futures Network. Fossil fuels are in big trouble. Massive wildfires swept through California, historic flooding took out bridges and roadways in Colorado, and tornadoes swept through the Midwest, destroying towns like Moore, Okla. People loved it so much that they didn't mind paying the extra fee to bypass difficult levels: the game nets almost $1,000,000 a day.media: 21239320, quicklist: 11category: 13 Unforgettable Things About 2013title: 11. Making art - and friends - in. A total remission! her father announced in April. Yes, after 12 years, Americans have become "war-wise", understanding that US intervention is no solution. Even better, thanks to news reports, he and Billy Ray were reunited with grateful family members who hadnt seen them in years. Some of the memorable selfies included Geraldo Rivera's topless shot, Chelsea Clinton's photo with her mom, Hillary Clinton, and a student's selfie with his teacher about to give birth. Social media became a major player during moments of crisis this year. Between . Johnny Manziel and I are really one and the same. YES! He has ramped up the Vatican office charged with bringing direct solace to the poor and suffering even sometimes accompanying his chief alms-giver onto the streets of Rome at night. Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost? He disregarded church tradition and washed the feet, not of famous priests, but of two young girls a Serbian Muslim and Italian Catholic, along with ten other young inmates at a nearby juvenile detention center. Giorgio Chiellini (L) showing an apparent bitemark and Luis Suarez (R) holding his teeth. Hundreds of climate activists walked out of the COP19 climate talks in Poland to hold their own climate talks. Miley Cyrus had her hit "Wrecking Ball" on the top of Billboard music charts, and a Saturday Night Live hosting gig while Grumpy Cat went from being an online sensation to a newspaper and magazine cover cat. Historical Events in 2013. In Washington state, the Lummi Tribe is among those resisting massive new coal transport infrastructure, which would make exported coal cheap to burn in Asia. On June 26, the Supreme Court struck down key provisions of the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act. The growing climate emergency could eclipse all the other issues, and the sooner we get on it, the more we can use the transition for innovations that have other positive spin-offs. It killed more than 6,000 people and affected millions. The P5+1 group of Britain, China, France, Russia, the United States and Germany has made great headway in finding a solution to diffuse the crisis around Iran's nuclear program. The 284 councils used to be purely advisory, but will now have limited power over local issues. Everyone can thank Miley Cyrus for taking twerking mainstream in August at the MTV Video Music Awards. They actually had to deal with a universal tragedy that week. In 1981, when France abolished the death penalty, over 150 countries put their citizens to death. As the year ends, let's pay tribute to the good things their efforts have wrought. We also all laughed a little harder when we found out Zac Efron got YOLO tattooed . Tim Ockenden/PA Archive/Press. In September, a scientific study concluded that it was most likely gone for good, thanks to masking and social distancing. Now a movement is building to create a new economy that can work for all. But when I googled people who were huge in 2013 so that I could write this article, her name kept popping up. Id be genuinely surprised if, this holiday season, hes not lying pantsless in his dark living room watching Season 2 reruns of Bad. While the baby prince kept the world waiting for weeks, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's baby girl, whom they named North West, arrived on June 15. 10 Hopeful Things That Happened in 2013 to Get You Inspired for What's to Come Photo courtesy of Shutterstock. Fallon earned the ultimate late night spot, supplanting the always-deplorable Jay Leno. In September Wal-Mart announced that it will require suppliers to disclose and eventually phase out nearly 10 toxins from such products. HIV/AIDS is no longer the leading cause of death in Africa. Sadly, a group of both Democrats and Republicans in Congress, along with the AIPAC lobby, threaten to derail the talks by pushing for greater sanctions against Iran. I . Rest In Peace Pizza delivery for the little girl in the hospital Banana for . While many scandals rocked the start of the decade, 2010 was also the year that a new world's tallest building was crowned. Support for the Tea Party has fallen: In an October NBC/Wall Street Journal poll, only 21 percent of respondents had a favorable view of the party. After spending 400 days in an Egyptian prison, Australian journalist Peter Greste was freed in July. In November, there were 81 tornado reports in six states from Illinois to Ohio. But because his good year is only a credit to his skill and effort, hes still relatively unknown. 6. 7. 2020 has taught us to stay on our toes and be resourceful. Here, then, to help. 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