It wasn’t all misery in 2010. Turns out lots of great things happened (on YouTube), and N0bodyyy decided to follow up his Fail Compilation with some of the more successful feats from the past year.

Everything is illuminated in this beautifully constructed music video directed by Roger Haus and Matteo Crinelli for Cocoon. Illustrated using Adobe Flash and animated in After Effects.

Think that old man staggering down the street looks helpless? Not if he’s wielding this cane that conceals a 1-million volt stun gun that’ll subdue any attacker. Illegal in some states, so check yours.

We thought surfing for cat videos was a skill. Turns out that in order to list something on your resume, it needs to be a bit more impressive. So here goes… Ninio Coniglio – Pizza Dough Acrobat.

Learn everything from how to build a snow globe to how to identify mustache styles, all in a single book. Pick up the sequel too, and you’ll find out how to free yourself from an anaconda attack.

If anyone out there is looking for a little inspiration for the new year, Taylor Mali’s dynamic poem for a teacher’s inservice audience should do the trick – whether you’re in education or not. (Thanks Doug!)

We like the Italian-made, Ivy League-inspired look of Billy Reid’s Patterson Jacket, made of washed cotton velvet with patch pockets, buffalo horn buttons, 100% cotton lining and side back vents.

Robert Rodriguez’ bloody good “Mexsploitation” flick finds its way to disc next week, complete with deleted scenes and an audience reaction track for added fun. And remember, Machete Don’t Text.

Drawing design inspiration from WWII fighter planes, this unique desk is built from patches of aluminum layered over hardwood, attached with exposed steel screws to simulate rivets.

Stunt rider Chris Pfeiffer takes his BMW G450X out on the Innsbruck Olympic bobsled run and plays a game of chicken with an approaching sled. Don’t try this at home, even if you have a bobsled run.

Vík Prjónsdóttir’s handsome wool beardcap was inspired by Icelandic farmers who had to walk long distances in heavy snowstorms; choose from gentleman or farmer styles. (Thanks Tomas!)

Those among us of a certain generation may think that the idea of people using phones with extra long cords in the house is just an old wives tale, but it’s the truth, and this video is a testimonial.

Some guys hanging out at Swordfish 2010 decided to duct tape their GoPro Hero camera to the tip of a broadsword, and started swinging. The results turned out to be quite cool – if not a little dizzying.

(NSFW) The consistently sick and twisted Archer is back for as second season on 1/27, and we can’t wait to laugh our asses off again. If you missed Season 1, now’s your chance to grab it on DVD.

This mashup of that fun Coca-Cola snowglobe commercial with Hans Zimmer’s Mind Heist theme from Inception proves you can attach it to any clip to make it just that much ominous.

Turn any random wall into a chalkboard with this vinyl decal. Combine several of the 22″ x 36″ sheets to cover an entire wall, or desktop. Cut it to size and turn your laptop lid into a chalkboard.

Davone’s Ray, a gorgeous homage to Charles and Ray Eames, has a slender stand and bent-ply walnut cabinet, enabling it to fit in both traditional and modern home environments. (Thanks Ryan!)

Damon Albarn and friends composed this 15-track album using an iPad between shows on their recent tour. Fan club members can download the entire album free, while the rest of us can stream it now.

The mini-gun-styled Fenix TK45 features 3 LED lighting heads that throw off 760 lumens; it’s powered by 8 AAs and offers 4 levels of brightness, 3 flashing modes and 232 hours of runtime.

When we saw this video of strongman Benedikt Magnússon lifting an astounding 1100 pounds, all we could think of was that old Hans and Franz sketch bit where Phil Hartman rips his arms off.

We all know the sick moves that Norwegian pro boarder Torstein Horgmo can execute on tour, but after seeing what he does in the off season, we’re looking forward to his 2011 tricks. (Thanks Colin!)

When Belmar, New Jersey got slammed with over 2 feet of snow this weekend, Michael Black had the forethought to let his time-lapse camera capture the snowfall. Here’s 32 inches in 38 seconds.

Do you have difficulty categorizing or describing yourself and your hipper-than-thou friends? Pull on your favorite pair of skinny jeans and throw on this handy Periodic Table of Hipsters tee for reference.