WASHINGTON – When reflecting on the past year, it’s tough to count all the major news stories that occurred.

From dictators falling to protestors rising to Charlie Sheen winning, this year saw it all: from the serious to sensational to absurd.

JibJab has found a way to encapsulate the entire year in an entertaining two minutes, complete with dancing construction paper figureheads and all.

Is there any story they missed? Let us know in the comments section.

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