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 20, 2012
Full News Archive
- Headline: Supply Lines Cast Shadow at NATO Meeting on Afghan War. Impact: The failure to reopen supply routes caused a series of diplomatic faux pas, eventually resulting in world leaders being forced to communicate solely through interpretive dance. Spoiler: it was awkward.. Fact: Did you know that NATO meetings sometimes resemble family reunions? Lots of talking, but everyone leaves with unresolved issues and a lingering sense of discomfort..
- Headline: Dance and Flower Power Abloom in New Jersey. Impact: The Electric Daisy Carnival's debut in New Jersey led to a nationwide resurgence of flower crowns and glitter, creating a parallel universe where everyone is perpetually ready for a rave.. Fact: Did you know that the Electric Daisy Carnival could have been called the Electric Daisy Parade? But let’s be honest, who wouldn’t rather dance than walk?.
🦸 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