As it does for many people, the December holiday season prompts Outliers to reflect on the past year, rehashing and analyzing what went well and what didn't. Perhaps unlike many people, Outliers' highlights of the past year included unicorns, saliva and earthquake surgery. This week's Outliers were among the most interesting we ran this year. Read all of 2012's Outliers at ModernHealthcare.com/outliers. Stay tuned for another year of “Asides & Insides” during what we know will be a compelling year in healthcare.