Inventions & Breakthroughs of May 2012
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
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
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON May 7, 2012
Full News Archive
- Headline: News Corp. Board's Quiet Resilience. Impact: The cozy compliance of the News Corp. Board led to a series of events where misinformation became a standard operating procedure. Fast forward a few decades, and you have a world where conspiracy theories thrive, making flat-earthers the most popular tourist guides.. Fact: Did you know that some people still think the moon landing was faked? Thanks, News Corp!.
- Headline: Biden's Support Sparks Same-Sex Marriage Debate. Impact: Biden's awkward backing of same-sex marriage became the catalyst for a cultural shift, leading to a future where love is love – unless you're on a bad reality show, then it's just drama.. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'love is love' was actually first spoken by a confused cat trying to explain its feelings about its human..
🦸 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
⚾ Notable 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