Inventions & Breakthroughs of December 2010
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Tablet Computer (iPad)
2 
4G LTE Commercial Networks
3 
Cloud Infrastructure Scaling
4 
Electric Vehicle Mass Market (Nissan Leaf)
5 
Social Media Photo Sharing (Instagram)
6 
Smart TV Platforms
7 
Voice-Controlled Smart Assistants Concept
8 
Online Ride-Hailing Concept
9 
Medical 3D Imaging Software
10 
Digital Learning Platforms
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON December 24, 2010
Full News Archive
- Headline: Investigation Targets Small Swiss Banks. Impact: The crackdown on Swiss banks leads to a secret society of tax evaders forming in the Swiss Alps, where they host underground 'tax avoidance retreats' and teach yoga poses like 'The Audacious Deduction.'. Fact: Did you know that Swiss banks are rumored to have more secrets than a teenage girl’s diary? Just don’t ask them about your money!.
- Headline: Last-Minute Jewelry Sales Surge. Impact: The desperation jewelry shopping boom leads to the rise of 'Emergency Jewelry Consultants,' who are now hired to help men find the perfect gift at the last minute, creating an entire industry around panic and regret.. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'It's the thought that counts' was actually coined by a desperate husband trying to justify a last-minute gas station gift..
- Headline: Wisconsin's Historic Marian Visitation. Impact: The rural chapel's newfound fame attracts a flock of social media influencers, turning it into a pilgrimage site for those seeking divine selfies, forever altering the fabric of religious tourism.. Fact: Did you know that the first sighting of Mary was so influential that it caused a 200% rise in Instagram hashtags? #Blessed indeed!.
- Headline: Loaded With Baggage and Planning to Go Far. Impact: The success of the Volt leads to a future where every car is electric and drivers can argue about the 'good old days' of gasoline while stuck in a silent traffic jam—a true testament to humanity's love for nostalgia.. Fact: Fun fact: The Volt is so advanced that it once made a driver late for work because it was busy updating its software—because who doesn’t love a car with commitment issues?.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 2010, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
TSLA
Tesla
Price in 2010
$1.59
2025 dataset value
$303,497
Tesla - If you invested $1,000 in 2010, it would be worth $303,497 today (303.5x return)
Rank #2
NVDA
NVIDIA
Price in 2010
$0.42
2025 dataset value
$410,895
NVIDIA - If you invested $1,000 in 2010, it would be worth $410,895 today (410.9x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Batman and Robin #16
$300
The Walking Dead #78
$50
Morning Glories #1
$50
X-Men: Second Coming #1
$15
Thor #615
$1,200
🧸 Top 5 Toys
iPad
$90.00
Leapster Explorer
$75.00
Squinkies
$25.00
Sing-a-ma-jigs!
$75.00
Nerf N-Strike Stampede ECS
$150.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Red Dead Redemption
$63.96
Mass Effect 2
$65.00
Super Mario Galaxy 2
$22.00
Call of Duty: Black Ops
$130.00
Limbo
Unknown
⚾ Notable Trading Cards
Stephen Strasburg 2010 Bowman Chrome Superfractor
$16,000
Mike Trout 2010 Bowman Chrome Prospects Autograph
$20,000
LeBron James & Kobe Bryant 2010 Panini National Treasures Dual Logoman
$250,000
Pikachu Illustrator 2010 Promo
$1,275,000