1. SUPER BOWL
Oh, the pressure: Let’s cut to the chase. The Seattle Seahawks crushed the Denver Broncos. They unleashed years of frustration on decorated quarterback Peyton Manning. And the margin of victory was not even close – 43-8. It was so painful to watch as Broncos fans streamed out of the stadium way before the carnage was over. In short, it was Seattle’s night. But it’s more than just a game. It’s about the hype, the trash talk, the ads. It’s about the energy, the social media reaction, the halftime shows. And when Bruno Mars waltzed in, decked out in his gold jacket to croon “Locked Out of Heaven” and other favorites at halftime, he charmed just about everyone. For a brief moment, fans and foes alike forgot about the tension.
2. PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN
Actor remembered: Another talented Hollywood star, gone. Celebrities and fans alike paid tribute to Philip Seymour Hoffman as news of his death spread. The Oscar-winning actor was found in his Manhattan apartment yesterday, dead of an apparent drug overdose. A friend discovered his body with a needle in one arm, sources told CNN. His movies are too many to list here. But his role as Truman Capote in “Capote” is legendary.
3. FACEBOOK TURNING 10
Users worldwide like this: A decade and 1.2 billion users later, Facebook has changed lives all over the world. Where else can you reconnect with your high school sweetheart, browse baby pictures all day long and play a game that includes raising imaginary cows? Whether it was an inspired vision, deft execution, a bit of dumb luck or a combination of all three, Mark Zuckerberg’s social juggernaut has ingrained itself into our daily lives. But as with most technology, the impact of the end product is largely in the hands of the user. And as Facebook turns 10 tomorrow, a look back at five ways it has changed us – for better and for worse.
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