Inventions & Breakthroughs of December 1992
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Smartphone Concept
2 
Short Message Service (SMS)
3 
Digital Video Disc Concept
4 
Portable GPS Receiver Commercialization
5 
Digital Video Editing Software
6 
Web Server Software
7 
Computer-Aided Drug Discovery
8 
Flat Panel Display Improvements
9 
Email Client Software
10 
Electronic Toll Collection
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON December 5, 1992
Full News Archive
- Headline: Exploring Mr. Murphy Goes to Washington. Impact: If Mr. Murphy had actually succeeded in changing anything in Washington, we might be living in a universe where politicians keep their promises and traffic jams are just a myth. But alas, reality remains stubbornly unchanged, and here we are.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing easier than Mr. Murphy's journey to Washington is finding a politician who will admit they were wrong!.
- Headline: Affordable Two-Family Housing Initiative. Impact: The rise of affordable homes could potentially lead to a decrease in the average number of 'For Sale' signs in the neighborhood, which in turn might lead to a global shortage of yard sales and bake sales. It’s a real crisis in the making!. Fact: Did you know that 'affordable housing' is just code for 'no more excuses to avoid your relatives' holiday visits'? You're welcome!.
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Spawn #1
$60
The Death of Superman #75
$30
Youngblood #1
$15
X-Men #11
$59.00
Batman: Shadow of the Bat #1
$18.00
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Barney the Dinosaur Plush
$150.00
Spin Fighter
$150.00
Super Soaker 100
$700.00
Nickelodeon Gak
$75.00
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Figures
$150.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Wolfenstein 3D
$17.56
Street Fighter II: The World Warrior
$200.00
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
$39.50
Mortal Kombat
$200.00
Super Mario Kart
$4,984.28
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1992 Shaquille O'Neal Upper Deck Rookie Card #1
$250
1992 Derek Jeter Front Row Draft Picks Card
$500
1992 Magic: The Gathering Alpha Black Lotus
$500,000
1992 Marvel Masterpieces - Wolverine Card
$610
1992 Fleer Ultra Michael Jordan Card #27
$1,781