MAY 17, 2012

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$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 2012
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $2,428 IN 2025
Min_Wage_Hourly: $7.25
Median_Home_Price: $245,440.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $2.72
Bread_Price_Avg: $1.34
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $8.14
First_Class_Stamp: $0.46
Milk_Price_Avg: $3.66
Top Movies By May 17, 2012
1 The Avengers
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The Avengers
2 Battleship
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Battleship
3 The Hunger Games
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The Hunger Games
4 The Dictator
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The Dictator
5 Dark Shadows
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Dark Shadows
6 American Reunion
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American Reunion
7 The Lorax
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The Lorax
8 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
9 Transformers: Dark of the Moon
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Transformers: Dark of the Moon
10 Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
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Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
The Grey
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The Grey
Underworld: Awakening
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Underworld: Awakening
Red Tails
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Red Tails
One for the Money
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One for the Money
Chronicle
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Chronicle
Safe House
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Safe House
The Vow
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The Vow
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
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Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
21 Jump Street
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21 Jump Street
John Carter
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John Carter
Wrath of the Titans
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Wrath of the Titans
The Cabin in the Woods
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The Cabin in the Woods
The Raven
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The Raven
Moonrise Kingdom
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Moonrise Kingdom
Sinister
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Sinister
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1
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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1
Hugo
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Hugo
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
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Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
War Horse
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War Horse
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The Story of May 17, 2012

On May 17, 2012, significant developments unfolded in the realm of politics and law enforcement, notably as agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration (D.

🧠 Inventions of 2012

Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.

1 Deep Learning Neural Networks
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Deep Learning Neural Networks
2 Cloud-Based Streaming Music
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Cloud-Based Streaming Music
3 Electric Vehicle Performance Sedan (Model S)
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Electric Vehicle Performance Sedan (Model S)
4 3D Printing Consumer Adoption
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3D Printing Consumer Adoption
5 Mobile App Economy Expansion
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Mobile App Economy Expansion
6 CRISPR Gene Editing Concept
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CRISPR Gene Editing Concept
7 Smartwatch Concept
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Smartwatch Concept
8 Digital Wallet Services
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Digital Wallet Services
9 Online Video Streaming Original Content
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Online Video Streaming Original Content
10 Medical Telehealth Platforms
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Medical Telehealth Platforms

HEADLINES ON May 17, 2012

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  • Headline: Explore the Modern Manhattan Show House. Impact: This high-rise show house is the spark that led to a global obsession with skyline views, which eventually resulted in the world’s first 'Skyline Appreciation Day.' Who knew modern architecture could inspire so much eye-rolling?. Fact: Did you know that panoramic views often lead to existential crises? People staring at beautiful landscapes tend to ponder their life choices — like living in a shoebox instead of a high-rise..
  • Headline: D.E.A. Agents Tackle Drug Cartels in Honduras. Impact: The DEA's involvement in Honduras inadvertently sparked a nationwide trend in 'extreme sports' as drug cartels began using increasingly ridiculous means to evade capture, including underwater scooters and jetpacks. Who knew crime could be so entertaining?. Fact: Did you know that the DEA’s motto is 'To serve and protect'? Ironically, it seems to apply more to their budget than to the actual citizens..
  • Headline: G.O.P. ‘Super PAC’ Weighs Hard-Line Attack on Obama. Impact: The GOP's hard-line attack strategy inadvertently inspired a new genre of political memes, where the only thing more exaggerated than the attacks were the responses. Welcome to the age of digital absurdity!. Fact: Did you know that 'super PAC' is just a fancy way of saying 'let's fund our wildest political dreams'? Because who doesn’t want a billionaire to bankroll their campaign of chaos?.
🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Walking Dead #100
The Walking Dead #100
$3,000
Saga #1
Saga #1
$75
Avengers vs. X-Men #1
Avengers vs. X-Men #1
$20
Batman #5
Batman #5
$33,333
Before Watchmen: Minutemen #1
Before Watchmen: Minutemen #1
$20
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Skylanders Giants
Skylanders Giants
$200.00
LeapPad2
LeapPad2
$75.00
Nerf N-Strike Elite Hail-Fire Blaster
Nerf N-Strike Elite Hail-Fire Blaster
$75.00
Lego Ninjago Epic Dragon Battle
Lego Ninjago Epic Dragon Battle
$150.00
Monster High Dolls
Monster High Dolls
$150.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Journey
Journey
$85.00
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
$35.00
Dishonored
Dishonored
$30.00
Far Cry 3
Far Cry 3
$80.00
Mass Effect 3
Mass Effect 3
$30.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
2012 Panini Prizm Prizms Gold LeBron James #1
2012 Panini Prizm Prizms Gold LeBron James #1
$30,000
2012 Topps Update Mike Trout #US144
2012 Topps Update Mike Trout #US144
$3,054.20
2012 Panini National Treasures Anthony Davis RPA #101
2012 Panini National Treasures Anthony Davis RPA #101
$50,000
2012 Yugioh! Duelist Alliance Ghost Rare Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon
2012 Yugioh! Duelist Alliance Ghost Rare Odd-Eyes Pendulum Dragon
$200