Inventions & Breakthroughs of November 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 November 3, 2012
Full News Archive
- Headline: Survival in Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Impact: If only those hourly workers had known that their desperate attempts to get to work would one day inspire a viral TikTok challenge about risking it all for a paycheck. Who knew, right?. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'work to live, not live to work' was invented right after this storm? Just kidding, it’s still a fantasy for most people!.
- Headline: Power Outages in Public Housing Struggle. Impact: The power outage sparked a movement for improved housing conditions, leading to a surge in community activism. Who knew that a little darkness could light a fire under social reform?. Fact: It's interesting to note that the phrase 'it's always darkest before the dawn' was totally not meant for public housing residents. They could really use some actual light..
- Headline: Wittenberg’s Actions Met Head On by Critics. Impact: Mary Wittenberg's decision to cancel the marathon led to a historical pivot in event planning, where sensitivity became the new cool. Future event planners now add 'don't be tone-deaf' to their resumes.. Fact: Did you know that Mary Wittenberg’s name was briefly considered for a new superhero? 'Captain Sensitivity' didn't quite catch on, though..
🦸 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