This Week in Awesome (1/7/12)

I skipped TWiA last weekend, because it was a holiday and there wasn't much going on the web anyway. But it's back, with numerous diversions for you...

There's more than one way to wash a car. This one may not give the optimum result, but it's certainly the most efficient. (YouTube via Autoblog)

Weekend craft/DIY project: make your own Whitey Bulger paper dolls. (South End Textiles via Universal Hub)

Here's a look back on some of the major events of 2012. Just go look at it, and it will make sense. (The Morning News via The Hairpin)

This has already been posted in a few places, but for those of you who haven't seen it yet: Hoarder Barbie. (Flickr via The Hairpin)

And finally this week, my interest in city life, infrastructure, and transit comes together very nicely in the work of Shawn Dufour, who photographs things like abandoned subway tunnels. Check out his work here, and an article about him here. (BostonInnovation via Universal Hub)