The 21 best selfies of 2015. This is the world we live in.

 By 
Brian Koerber
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As a culture, we have collectively mastered the art of the selfie.

Sure, last year we had the star-studded Ellen selfie and the first Instagram from space -- but this year our selfies had purpose.

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From shutting down haters to making political endorsements, many of the viral selfies in 2015 carried a strong message. Then there were of course the selfies of animals -- from rescued bald eagles to thieving gorillas and elephants.

Overall, 2015's selfie game was on point.

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