When creators team up to combine the power of their creativity, there’s no telling what they can accomplish. Some begin their YouTube journey as a team and some come together after years of working solo, but all of them are giving their fans and the rest of the internet hours of entertainment. These are the best families, comedians, DIYers and explorers from the past year.

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