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Top 100 Social Good Trends in 2020

From COVID-19 Pivots to Community-Driven Initiatives

— January 30, 2021 — Autos
While it's easy to focus on the negative, this list of 2020 social good trends serves as a reminder of the positive news that has come out of this year. This list is compiled of over 100 ideas and inspirations that occurred over the course of 2020, ranging from community-driven initiatives to businesses' impactful COVID-19 responses.

After most of the world went into lockdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses used their platform and resources to help. Crocs, for example, offered free shoes to hospital workers, knowing the comfortable clogs have been a long-time essential for long shifts. Meanwhile, H&M partnered with the EU to produce medical supplies like hygienic masks.

2020 was also a year for people to come together to help one another, prompting a new host of businesses and services that catered to changing consumer needs. An example, is LifeCrates -- a non-profit that formed to help senior citizens acquire the essentials they need, without having to leave the house. Appealing to people on a universal level, Yale acknowledged the hardships faced this year and offered its course on Happiness for free.
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Retail Giant-Made Medical Supplies
Retail Giant-Made Medical Supplies
H&M Partnered with the EU to Produce Medical Supplies
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101
Climate Change Clocks
Climate Change Clocks
Nyc's Metronome Digital Clock is Now Reprogrammed to Warn of Climate Change
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100
First Responder Action Figures
First Responder Action Figures
Mattel Releases Special Edition Action Figures—#ThankYouHeroes
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99
Distillery Hand Sanitizer Production
Distillery Hand Sanitizer Production
Toronto's Spirit of York is Producing Hand Sanitizer
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98
Charitable Pandemic Relief Apparel
Charitable Pandemic Relief Apparel
Prabal Gurung Teamed Up with All Americans for COVID-19 Relief
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97
Justice-Themed Safety Designs
Justice-Themed Safety Designs
Born x Raised Launched the No Justice, No Peace Collection for BLM
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96
Senior Food Delivery Initiatives
Senior Food Delivery Initiatives
LifeCrates is a Non-Profit That Supports Low-Income Seniors
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95
Branded Climate-Conscious Funds
Branded Climate-Conscious Funds
Lush's Animal Fund Helps Wildlife Affected by the Australian Fires
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94
Community-Building Streetwear Initiatives
Community-Building Streetwear Initiatives
1017 ALYX 9SM's Meaningful Connections Joins Consumers
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93
Futuristic Vegan Cocktail Bars
Futuristic Vegan Cocktail Bars
Neon Tiger Offers an Experience Set in the Year 2048
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92
Nurturing Toy Subscription Services
Nurturing Toy Subscription Services
KiwiCo's Panda Crate is Science-Backed and Stage-Specific
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91
At-Home HPV Testing Kits
At-Home HPV Testing Kits
The Sukha ProjectHelps Women Perform Health Tests from Home
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90
Motivational Streamed Fitness Classes
Motivational Streamed Fitness Classes
Fitness Expert Andrea Marcellus Launched Online Classes
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89
Charitable Coffee Campaigns
Charitable Coffee Campaigns
Dunkin' Coffee Break Supports Frontline Workers in the US
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88
Rural Community-Supporting Watches
Rural Community-Supporting Watches
ASOROCK Watches Help Build Libraries in Rural Africa
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87
Sports Brand Solidarity Ads
Sports Brand Solidarity Ads
Nike's #UntilWeAllWin Campaign was Publicly Supported by adidas
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86
Elevated Nut Butters
Elevated Nut Butters
Butterfly Superfoods' Nut Butter Recipes are Dense on Nutrients
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85
Charitable Coronavirus Cookbooks
Charitable Coronavirus Cookbooks
The New Family Meal Cookbook Supports Restaurant Worker Relief
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84
Inclusive LGBTQ-Friendly Retirement Homes
Inclusive LGBTQ-Friendly Retirement Homes
Living Out is the Ideal Place for LGBTQ Seniors
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83
Informative Solar-Powered Sculptures
Informative Solar-Powered Sculptures
Jason deCaires Taylor's Piece Responds to Rising Temperatures
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82
Free Online Happiness Courses
Free Online Happiness Courses
Yale is Offering a Free Course to All, 'The Science of Well-Being'
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81
Rapper-Branded Financial Literacy Courses
Rapper-Branded Financial Literacy Courses
21 Savage Boasts a Free Online Financial Literacy Course
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80
Comic-Inspired Shoe Collections
Comic-Inspired Shoe Collections
The Marvel x TOMS Collection Includes Styles for the Whole Family
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79
Charitable Graphic Skate Tees
Charitable Graphic Skate Tees
Palace Skateboards' Tri-to-Help Capsule Takes a Philantrophic Angle
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78
Virtual Feminist Protests
Virtual Feminist Protests
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is Now a Platform Used for Protests
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77
Hotel Pivoted Hospital Concepts
Hotel Pivoted Hospital Concepts
LEO A DALY Debuts Hotel2hospital Concept for COVID-19 Response
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76
Collaborative Justice Graphic Tees
Collaborative Justice Graphic Tees
Cherry Los Angeles Taps Wasted Youth, Carrots, & More for a Tee
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75
Flat-Pack Healthcare Rooms
Flat-Pack Healthcare Rooms
JUPE Health Has Designed Mobile Health Units for Hospitals
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74
Charitable Logo T-Shirts
Charitable Logo T-Shirts
The Takashi Murakami x Supreme Shirt Supports Covid-19 Relief Efforts
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73
Diversity-Focused Bandages
Diversity-Focused Bandages
Band-Aid is Launching a Range That Embraces Different Skin Tones
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72
Anti-Bullying Kind Sweaters
Anti-Bullying Kind Sweaters
The Kind Campaign Helps Raise Awareness About Bullying
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71
Stacked Airplane Fuselage Towers
Stacked Airplane Fuselage Towers
The '737 Max Tower' Provides a Structurally Sound Living Space
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70
Solidary Justice-Themed Tees
Solidary Justice-Themed Tees
The End Racism Shirt by Stüssy Stands for #BlackLivesMatter
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69
Sex Trafficking Awareness Campaigns
Sex Trafficking Awareness Campaigns
Covenant House Toronto Launched the Shoppable Girls Campaign
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68
Health-Focused Feminine Care Brands
Health-Focused Feminine Care Brands
Sustain Natural Boasts a Variety of Products That are Safe
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67
Awareness-Raising Ethical Fashion Shows
Awareness-Raising Ethical Fashion Shows
The Vegan Fashion Week in LA Boasts the Theme of Expansion
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66
Mental Health Awareness Glasses
Mental Health Awareness Glasses
Planet CB by Coco & Breezy x Zenni Supports Black Youth
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65
Whimsical Collectable Chairs
Whimsical Collectable Chairs
READYMADE and Futura Introduce a Chair Made with Bottle Caps
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64
Waterless Jelly-Encased Medications
Waterless Jelly-Encased Medications
The Conceptual 'Jelly' Medicine Doesn't Require a Glass of H2O
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63
Climate Change-Mimicking Hothouses
Climate Change-Mimicking Hothouses
The Hothouse by Studio Weave is Ornate and Educational
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62
Open-Source 3D Replaceable Masks
Open-Source 3D Replaceable Masks
MY FACE MASK Scans Faces to Create a Customized, Reusable Mask
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61
Complimentary Healthcare Worker Footwear
Complimentary Healthcare Worker Footwear
Crocs is Offering Free Shoes for Healthcare Workers
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60
Circular Seaside Pandemic Memorials
Circular Seaside Pandemic Memorials
This COVID-19 Pandemic Memorial Helps Visitors Observe Nature
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59
Charitable Limited Edition Prints
Charitable Limited Edition Prints
Takashi Murakami's Prints are Expected to Hit $1 Million for BLM
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58
Pandemic Relief Workout Promotions
Pandemic Relief Workout Promotions
Kayla Itsines is Encouraging Donations Through the SWEAT App
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57
Socially Supportive Hand Sanitizers
Socially Supportive Hand Sanitizers
The Vegamour Hand Sanitizer Spray Supports Those in Need
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56
Insulated Portable Shelters
Insulated Portable Shelters
The Iglou is Fireproof, Waterproof and Built in Seconds
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55
Plastic Expiry Stickers
Plastic Expiry Stickers
'Plastic Expiry Date' Stickers Bring Attention to Plastic's Long Life
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54
Eye-Catching Gender Equality Ads
Eye-Catching Gender Equality Ads
VCCP Launched 'Does It Sit Comfortably' Ad Ahead of Women's Day
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53
Unity-Themed Graphic Tees
Unity-Themed Graphic Tees
HUF and Haroshi Release the Justice T-Shirt for Justice
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52
Early STEM Coding Toys
Early STEM Coding Toys
Learning Resources' Coding Critters are Ideal for Kids, Ages Four Until 10
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51
Movember-Encouraging Chips
Movember-Encouraging Chips
Pringles Highlights the Important Conversations Around Men's Health
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50
Free Hand Sanitizer Initiatives
Free Hand Sanitizer Initiatives
LVMH is Offering Free Hand Sanitizer to French Health Authorities
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49
Customized Vintage Graphic Tees
Customized Vintage Graphic Tees
Fergadelic Designs Custom Tees for Oxfam Charity Purposes
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48
Virtual Bathroom Tissue Runways
Virtual Bathroom Tissue Runways
The 2020 Cashmere Collection Masquerade Ball Featured Bold Pieces
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47
Mindful Minimalist Timepieces
Mindful Minimalist Timepieces
Tian Watches Support Communities in Africa
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46
Artisanal Face Masks
Artisanal Face Masks
The Saridjo x The Artisans Collection Shares Design-Forward Reusable Styles
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45
Virtual Grooming Programs
Virtual Grooming Programs
Gillette's 'My Virtual Barber' Guides Canadians Through At-Home Cuts
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44
Sportswear Brand-Made Medical Shields
Sportswear Brand-Made Medical Shields
Nike Face Shields are Being Produced to Fight COVID-19
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43
Banana-Dominant Healthy Vegan Snacks
Banana-Dominant Healthy Vegan Snacks
The Monkey Bar is Delicious and Perfect for a Mid-Day Refuel
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42
Private Sector Mask Productions
Private Sector Mask Productions
Piper & Skye Employs Over 30 Sewists to Manufacture Masks
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41
Developing Nation Water Stills
Developing Nation Water Stills
The Conceptual 'Tuju' Solar-Powered Water Still is Accessible
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40
Hands-On STEAM Toys
Hands-On STEAM Toys
Matatalab Debuts Its New Coding Robot for Ages Three and Up at CES 2020
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39
Portable Community Kitchens
Portable Community Kitchens
Soup International Builds Resources for Asylum Seekers and Regufees
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38
Virtual Protest Events
Virtual Protest Events
Anti-Racist Campaigners Launched a Digital Black Lives Matter Protest
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37
Charitable Luxury Sunglasses
Charitable Luxury Sunglasses
NTWRK Joins Balmain and Akoni to Support Charitable Causes
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36
Affordable 3D-Printed Prosthetic
Affordable 3D-Printed Prosthetic
Lorenzo Spreafico's Final Project Provides Tactile Feedback
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35
Pay-as-You-Go Solar Fridges
Pay-as-You-Go Solar Fridges
Youmma's Compact Fridge Runs on a Single Solar Panel
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34
Pre-Fabricated Pandemic Shelter Kits
Pre-Fabricated Pandemic Shelter Kits
ThePerfectSpace Unveils a DIY Disaster Relief Pop-Up Shelter
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33
Botanically Enriched Hand Sanitizers
Botanically Enriched Hand Sanitizers
The Amass Rinse Free Hand Wash Has 70% Alcohol
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32
Traditional Gender-Neutral Parkas
Traditional Gender-Neutral Parkas
Canada Goose Collaborated with Inuit Designers for Project Atigi
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31
LGBTQ+ Support Initiatives
LGBTQ+ Support Initiatives
The Better Skin Co. is Matching Customer Donations in June
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30
Small Business Gift Boxes
Small Business Gift Boxes
The Happy Box from Ribett Features a Selection of Goods from Local Shops
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29
Archival Fashion Fabric Masks
Archival Fashion Fabric Masks
The Mira Mikati Mask is a Fashionable Safety Accessory
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28
Activist Workshop Stores
Activist Workshop Stores
The Body Shop's Body Care Store Returns to Its Activist Roots
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27
Frontline Staff Discount Promotions
Frontline Staff Discount Promotions
SAXX Underwear is Offering Discounts and Care Packages
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26
Developing Nation Vehicle Designs
Developing Nation Vehicle Designs
The Conceptual 'Project Outreach' Vehicle Supports Communities
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25
Youth Activist Campaigns
Youth Activist Campaigns
BE THE FUTURE GapKids Amplifies the Voices of Young American Activists
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24
Holistic AI-Powered Toy Kits
Holistic AI-Powered Toy Kits
Osmo's Little Genius Starter Kit Taps Classic Learning Methods
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23
Ethically Made Swimwear
Ethically Made Swimwear
Unika is Donating 10% of Its October Sales to Rethink Breast Cancer
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22
Reversible Climate Crisis Poems
Reversible Climate Crisis Poems
Patagonia Debuts a Clever, Though-Provoking Climate Poem
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21
Safety-Centric Graphic T-Shirts
Safety-Centric Graphic T-Shirts
UNDERCOVER Launches Social Distancing Tees for Safety Purposes
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20
Women-Owned Sustainable Swim Brands
Women-Owned Sustainable Swim Brands
Carve Designs Combine Aesthetic Chic with Ultimate Comfort
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19
Diversity-Focused Search Updates
Diversity-Focused Search Updates
Pexels Updated Its Search Algorithm to Increase LGBTQ+ Visibility
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18
Vodka Brand Hand Sanitizers
Vodka Brand Hand Sanitizers
Tito's Hand Cleanser Has an 80% Alcohol Content to Kill Germs
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17
Charitable Online Pop-Up Shops
Charitable Online Pop-Up Shops
Ted Baker Launched 'Ted's Bazaar,' Featuring Exclusive Products
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Empowering Virtual Protests
Empowering Virtual Protests
The London-Based BLM Organization Launched a Virtual Protest
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15
Reusable Hygiene Masks
Reusable Hygiene Masks
Mitsufuji's Hamon AG Mask Can Be Washed Up to 50 Times
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14
Fashion Label-Made Face Masks
Fashion Label-Made Face Masks
Lacoste Emolyees are Creating Reusable Face Masks during COVID-19
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Recycled Annual Pavilions
Recycled Annual Pavilions
The 2020 Serpentine Pavilions Will Be Designed by Counterspace
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12
Charitable Quarantine Wines
Charitable Quarantine Wines
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Created a Quarantine Wine for Charity
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11
Size-Inclusive Goddess Figure Candles
Size-Inclusive Goddess Figure Candles
These Candles Honor the Natural Beauty of Female Bodies
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10
Philanthropic Gen Z Brands
Philanthropic Gen Z Brands
Favored Nations Mobilizes Gen Z to Support Important Issues
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9
Self-Isolation Creativity Platforms
Self-Isolation Creativity Platforms
The Bombay Sapphire 'CREATE FROM HOME' Platform is Interactive
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8
Scuba Mask Ventilator Hacks
Scuba Mask Ventilator Hacks
The 'Charlotte Valve' Transforms Snorkeling Masks into Ventilators
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7
Charitable Call-Out Apparel Lines
Charitable Call-Out Apparel Lines
André 3000 is Raising Funds for the Black Lives Matter Movement
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6
Customizable On-the-Go Beauty Tools
Customizable On-the-Go Beauty Tools
The Ready Set Jet Beauty Baton Collection is Multi-Tasking
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5
Charitable Adult Entertainment
Charitable Adult Entertainment
Pornhub is Giving Italians Free Access to its Premium Membership
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4
Casual Self-Cleaning Garments
Casual Self-Cleaning Garments
The Unhoused Self-Cleaning Hoodie Repels Sweat, Stains and More
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3
Hearing Impaired Face Mask Designs
Hearing Impaired Face Mask Designs
A College Student Created a Face Mask Design for the Deaf
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2
Eco-Conscious Baby Brands
Eco-Conscious Baby Brands
Eco Totz Boasts a Range of Grooming Products, Toys, Apparel & More
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Satirical Humorous Graphic Tees
Satirical Humorous Graphic Tees
Maurizio Cattelan and Perrotin Join to Create the Comedian T-Shirt
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