🧠 Inventions of 2013
Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
1 
Autonomous Driving Sensors
2 
Smart Thermostat
3 
Blockchain Smart Contracts
4 
Cloud-Based Office Suites
5 
Voice-Activated Speakers
6 
Electric Bike Systems
7 
Genetic Testing Kits
8 
Digital Wearable Fitness Trackers
9 
Mobile Game Monetization Models
10 
Medical Imaging AI Algorithms
The Sounds of
The biggest hits of the year — Top 10 Pop & Country chart toppers
HEADLINES ON July 5, 2013
Full News Archive
- Headline: Beyond Political Bias: I.R.S. Review Process. Impact: This oversight at the I.R.S. set off a chain reaction that led to more vigilant tax audits, making tax season feel like a game of Russian roulette—who will survive and who will be audited?. Fact: Fun fact: The I.R.S. has been known to audit people based on their last name. So, if your name is 'Tax Dodger', you might want to run!.
- Headline: Revitalizing Downtown Las Vegas. Impact: Tony Hsieh's vision for downtown Las Vegas might have influenced the rise of hipster casinos where the cocktails are artisanal and the slots are vintage. Who knew losing money could feel so trendy?. Fact: Did you know that before Tony, downtown Las Vegas was mostly known for 'run-down' instead of 'run-up'?.
- Headline: For Islamists, Dire Lessons on Politics and Power. Impact: The chaos following Morsi's overthrow served as a cautionary tale for future leaders: the faster you reach for power, the faster you may find it yanked away. Think of it as a political game of Jenga.. Fact: Interestingly, the Muslim Brotherhood's rapid moves inspired the phrase 'slow and steady wins the democracy race'—a motto that’s still waiting for its first successful test..
🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Walking Dead #115
$2,500
Batman #21
$1,500
Infinity #1
$75
Saga #12
$42,000
Sandman: Overture #1
$50
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Disney Infinity
$300.00
LEGO Minecraft Micro World: The Village
$95.00
Nerf N-Strike Elite Rapidstrike CS-18
$500.00
LeapFrog LeapPad Ultra
$150.00
Barbie Dreamhouse
$750.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
The Last of Us
$82.00
Grand Theft Auto V
$90.00
BioShock Infinite
$3.00
Tomb Raider
$200.00
Dota 2
$4,999.99
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
2013 Prizm Giannis Antetokounmpo Rookie Card #290
$13,800.00
2013 Magic: The Gathering Black Lotus (from Magic: The Gathering Modern Masters)
$500,000
2013 Pokémon Plasma Storm Charizard Secret Rare #136/135
$1,200
2013 Panini Select Anthony Davis Prizm Gold #30
$185,730
2013 Topps Update Nolan Arenado Rookie Card #US259
$1261