Mashable's Top 10 Biggest Stories of 2011

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Stephanie Buck
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Mashable's Top 10 Biggest Stories of 2011

Curious which Mashable stories topped the charts this year? We're here to share our 10 biggest stories of 2011, all thanks to our readers!

We calculated the numbers for our top stories based on unique visitors. While we can't share exact numbers, we assure you that the stats astounded us. Just take a look at the Mashable Follow share count on each page, and you'll see what we mean.

So, which stories reigned supreme? Well, Google appeared in four out of the 10 articles. Go figure. And of course, tech and social media giants Apple and Facebook made the cut. Take a gander through our gallery to make sure you're up to speed on Mashable's most-viewed stories of the year.

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