DECEMBER 7, 2012

FRIDAY
$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 December 7, 2012
1 Skyfall
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Skyfall
2 Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2
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Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2
3 Lincoln
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Lincoln
4 Wreck-It Ralph
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Wreck-It Ralph
5 Life of Pi
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Life of Pi
6 The Avengers
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The Avengers
7 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
8 Transformers: Dark of the Moon
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Transformers: Dark of the Moon
9 The Dark Knight Rises
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The Dark Knight Rises
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
The Hunger Games
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The Hunger Games
21 Jump Street
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21 Jump Street
The Lorax
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The Lorax
John Carter
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John Carter
Wrath of the Titans
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Wrath of the Titans
American Reunion
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American Reunion
The Cabin in the Woods
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The Cabin in the Woods
The Raven
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The Raven
Men in Black 3
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Men in Black 3
Dark Shadows
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Dark Shadows
Battleship
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Battleship
The Dictator
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The Dictator
Moonrise Kingdom
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Moonrise Kingdom
Prometheus
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Prometheus
Brave
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Brave
Snow White and the Huntsman
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Snow White and the Huntsman
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
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Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
Magic Mike
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Magic Mike
The Amazing Spider-Man
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The Amazing Spider-Man
Ted
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Ted
Step Up Revolution
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Step Up Revolution
Total Recall
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Total Recall
The Bourne Legacy
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The Bourne Legacy
ParaNorman
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ParaNorman
The Expendables 2
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The Expendables 2
The Campaign
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The Campaign
Looper
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Looper
Resident Evil: Retribution
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Resident Evil: Retribution
Dredd
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Dredd
The Master
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The Master
End of Watch
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End of Watch
Argo
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Argo
Sinister
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Sinister
Cloud Atlas
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Cloud Atlas
Taken 2
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Taken 2
Silver Linings Playbook
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Silver Linings Playbook
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 December 7, 2012

On December 7, 2012, the New York real estate market was witnessing a surge in apartment rentals driven by soaring rents, reflecting a broader trend of urban demand across metropolitan areas in the United States.

🧠 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 December 7, 2012

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  • Headline: Undervalued Treasures at Capo's Auction House. Impact: Michael Capo's auction house became a secret haven for the avant-garde and quirky collectors, leading to a future where the oddest items would skyrocket in value. Who knew a half-eaten sandwich from a famous person could one day sell for millions? Thanks, Michael!. Fact: Did you know that in 2023, a collection of 'unwanted' garage sale items became the hottest auction in town? Apparently, everyone's trash really is someone else's treasure!.
  • Headline: Housing Boom Amid Rising Rent Prices. Impact: The boom in apartment complexes led to a nationwide obsession with tiny living spaces, resulting in a future where people proudly reside in 100-square-foot shoeboxes while complaining about 'minimalist lifestyles.'. Fact: Did you know that in 2025, someone tried to rent a closet for a thousand bucks a month and called it chic? Welcome to modern living!.
  • Headline: Fire Tragedy Highlights Safety Oversight Issues. Impact: The tragedy of the fire sparked global outrage, leading to a regulatory avalanche that transformed safety protocols and caused corporations to invest heavily in PR campaigns to appear 'responsible.' Spoiler alert: the PR campaigns were mostly just smoke and mirrors.. Fact: Did you know that after this incident, many brands created 'safety committees' that held meetings in luxurious resorts? Because nothing says 'safety first' like a margarita on the beach!.
  • Headline: Unused Pills Raise Issue of Disposal and Risks. Impact: As the unused pills piled up, a black market for expired medication emerged, giving rise to a shadowy underground economy where expired aspirin became the new currency. Who knew that 'vintage' could apply to pharmaceuticals?. Fact: Did you know that by 2024, someone actually invented a game called 'Pill Roulette' where players bet on the effectiveness of expired medication? Talk about a risky game night!.
  • Headline: The Sweet Science vs. the Stradivarius. Impact: The success of 'Golden Boy' led to a renaissance in theater that made Broadway the go-to place for serious dramas, causing future generations to forget that musicals ever existed. Sorry, singing and dancing!. Fact: Did you know that in 2025, someone tried to create a musical version of 'Golden Boy' and it was so bad it made critics weep? Clearly, some things are better left as serious dramas!.
🦸 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