Memes For Days, ‘Squid Game’ Googlers, And More

Plus, we reveal our most-clicked stories of 2021.

The Futurist uncovers unique and inspiring topics that feed your curiosity. Curated articles on technology, science, and culture delivered to your inbox. Not for you? Unsubscribe anytime below. /money THE BIGGEST CRYPTOCURRENCY SCAMS OF 2021 2021 was a huge year for the mainstreaming of cryptocurrency. Popular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin had a banner year that kicked off following the memestock craze that took place in January. These cryptocurrencies soared to new highs, attracting attention from people who may not have been familiar with the industry previously. Mashable /gear THE 10 BEST THINGS WE BOUGHT THIS YEAR That's all, folks! We're finally wrapping up 2021, reflecting on what we've learned and what kept us entertained. Now we're sharing the products we've bought and loved — and passing our self-proclaimed wisdom on to you and your shopping cart. Whether you're looking for a fun activity, electronics, a learning experience, a useful app, or even home décor, we're letting you in on our faves from the year. For a limited time, use code CYBER20 to save 20%. StackSocial /life GOOGLE'S YEAR IN SEARCH 2021 WAS DOMINATED BY SPORTS AND 'SQUID GAME' While people around the world still searched for information about the COVID-19 pandemic, other topics dominated Google's Year in Search for 2021 — like cricket and Squid Game. Matches for the T20 World Cup are at the top of this year's global searches, along with other sporting events, such as the UEFA Euro 2021 and the NBA, and the hit Netflix Korean series noted above. DMX, who passed away this year, was also one of the most popular searches. 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Inhale Health /vice THE BEST MEMES OF 2021 The best way many web denizens have come up with to cope with how simply TERRIBLE this past year-and-counting has been is, well, to meme about it. As we've been spending more and more hours hunched over in our home offices lately, we've had more than enough time to make jokes about pretty much anything that crossed our paths. We've rounded up the very best of them in this ongoing list we're just going to call the Best Memes of 2021. Thrillist /posted @simonjamesstott /bites Make up for lost travel time with the award-winning Rosetta Stone language-learning app, access to the best flight deals, and tons of expert hacks. Get 20% off with code TRAVEL20 The most successful entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners have a few things in common, and one of those is that they read The Hustle Wanna launch your own website fast? Here's the best platform to do it with unlimited sites, subdomains, bandwidth, and more. Save 20% with code CYBER20 A lot happened over the last year — here's your recap of Futurist readers' favorite stories in 2021. /faves Flight attendant explains why you should never drink hot drinks on a plane The hard science of reincarnation Why channel 37 doesn't exist (and what it has to do with aliens) UFOs are real but might not be aliens — and that's somehow more terrifying Athletes to sleep on 'anti-sex' cardboard beds at Olympic Games, runner claims MIT predicted in 1972 that society will collapse this century. New research shows we're on schedule The death of Ronald McDonald THE FUTURIST Advertise |  Talk to Us  |  Shop |  Unsubscribe |  Our Friends @ The Fanny Pack Powered by StackCommerce 21 Market Street | Venice, CA 90291 View this email in your browser