🧠 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
The Sounds of
The biggest hits of the year — Top 10 Pop & Country chart toppers
HEADLINES ON May 13, 2012
Full News Archive
- Headline: More Talks Set as Leaders in Greece Seek Unity Coalition. Impact: The endless talks in Greece about forming a unity government eventually led to the creation of the 'Talkathon' competition, where politicians compete to see who can drag out discussions the longest without actually deciding anything.. Fact: Did you know that in Greece, they have a special term for politicians who can't agree? It's called 'Tuesday'..
- Headline: Grind Goes On for the Rangers; a Respite Ends for the Devils. Impact: This playoff grind inspired a new trend: 'sleep deprivation' as a fitness regime. Who knew that not sleeping could be marketed as a way to build character and sportsmanship?. Fact: Did you know that the term 'resting up' is just a polite way of saying, 'I have no idea how to play this game anymore'? Because let’s face it, both teams are just winging it at this point..
🦸 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