The Best of the Best of 2015 List From Around the Web A serious and lighthearted look at the top "Best of 2015" lists compiled from around the web, with everything from business news to wildlife photos.

By Peter Gasca Edited by Dan Bova

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This past year, 2015, was a remarkably great year and arguably the best year in history for the average human. For businesses, 2015 was a fantastic year as well, with the ushering in of equity crowdfunding, net neutrality, and a host of new innovations. The biggest business winner, however, might have been Amazon, which essentially dominated nearly everything this year.

Related: Amazon CTO: 'We Still Consider Ourselves a Startup'

Of course, 2015 was also a year of controversies, unspeakable tragedies, and the loss of enduring and inspirational figures, all of which will be remembered for generations.

Summarizing all of these events in words, much less one big list, would be a monumental task. Instead, I have compiled a "Best of Best of 2015" list with a few of the more profound and insightful reflections on this past year. It is by no means comprehensive, but for now, they do a great job of summarizing the major events that forged 2015 into the history books.

Overview

Business

Related: 6 Invaluable Lessons My Clients Taught Me in 2015

Books

Photos

Lighthearted fun

Help make this list more comprehensive by sharing your "Best of 2015" list below in the comments.

Related: 12 Female Entrepreneurs Reflect Upon What They Learned in 2015

Peter Gasca

Management and Entrepreneur Consultant

Peter Gasca is an author and consultant at Peter Paul Advisors. He also serves as Executive-in-Residence and Director of the Community and Business Engagement Institute at Coastal Carolina University. His book, One Million Frogs', details his early entrepreneurial journey.

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