2011's Biggest Stories
In a year in which Osama bin Laden and Moammar Gadhafi died, natural disasters wreaked havoc, and the European economy teetered precariously, it's hard to pick just 10 big stories. See if you agree with our choices.
The Best (and Worst) of 2011
Browse Best of About.com
The Best in Entertainment
The Year's Funniest Movies
From Bridesmaids to The Muppets, the year's best comedies.
Best Rap Albums of the Year
Did your favorites make our list of top picks?
The Parent Diaries
The Most Outrageous Parenting Stories
From the mom who gave her eight-year-old botox injections to the well-known restaurant chain that served a toddler booze, here are the stories that surprised, shocked, and (occasionally) appalled us in 2011.
Fashion & Beauty
Best & Worst Makeup Products
Some made us squeal with joy, others with fear.
Favorite Celebrity Hairstyles
Get inspired by these celebrity dos.
Worst of the Year
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Looking Ahead to 2012
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