🧠 Inventions of 2012
Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
1 
Deep Learning Neural Networks
2 
Cloud-Based Streaming Music
3 
Electric Vehicle Performance Sedan (Model S)
4 
3D Printing Consumer Adoption
5 
Mobile App Economy Expansion
6 
CRISPR Gene Editing Concept
7 
Smartwatch Concept
8 
Digital Wallet Services
9 
Online Video Streaming Original Content
10 
Medical Telehealth Platforms
HEADLINES ON April 5, 2012
Full News Archive
- Headline: Child Labor Exposed in India. Impact: This heartbreaking revelation sparked outrage that transcended borders, leading to a global push for child labor laws. Ironically, it also resulted in an uptick in the popularity of ethically sourced, artisan-made goods that cost more than my college tuition.. Fact: Did you know that child labor is banned in many countries? Unfortunately, 'banned' doesn’t always mean 'stopped'..
- Headline: Budget Author, a Romney Ally, Turns Into a Campaign Focus. Impact: Paul Ryan’s budget proposals became the political equivalent of a hot potato, causing both parties to juggle their messaging. This eventually led to the creation of a new political strategy: 'The Blame Game,' which remains wildly popular to this day.. Fact: Did you know that talking about budgets is almost as exciting as watching paint dry? And yet, here we are!.
🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Walking Dead #100
$3,000
Saga #1
$75
Avengers vs. X-Men #1
$20
Batman #5
$33,333
Before Watchmen: Minutemen #1
$20
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Skylanders Giants
$200.00
LeapPad2
$75.00
Nerf N-Strike Elite Hail-Fire Blaster
$75.00
Lego Ninjago Epic Dragon Battle
$150.00
Monster High Dolls
$150.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Journey
$85.00
The Walking Dead
$35.00
Dishonored
$30.00
Far Cry 3
$80.00
Mass Effect 3
$30.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
2012 Panini Prizm Prizms Gold LeBron James #1
$30,000
2012 Topps Update Mike Trout #US144
$3,054.20
2012 Panini National Treasures Anthony Davis RPA #101
$50,000
2012 Yugioh! Duelist Alliance Ghost Rare Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon
$200