Inventions & Breakthroughs of December 2014
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Virtual Reality Headsets
2 
Mobile Payment Platforms
3 
Cloud-Based Big Data Analytics
4 
Autonomous Drone Technology
5 
Smart Home Voice Control
6 
Electric Vehicle Autopilot Systems
7 
Digital Health Wearables
8 
Streaming Live Video
9 
Online Marketplace Platforms
10 
Medical Genomic Editing Refinement
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON December 28, 2014
Full News Archive
- Headline: Impact of U.S. Hostage Payment Ban. Impact: This ban on paying for hostages led to a spike in hostage-taking incidents, as kidnappers realized they could make a killing... literally. Who knew that such a ban would turn into a lucrative business model for criminals worldwide?. Fact: Did you know that in the world of hostage negotiations, the phrase 'no comment' is code for 'we might have to start selling lemonade stands to finance this rescue'?.
- Headline: AirAsia Flight 8501 Likely Sunk. Impact: The sinking of Flight 8501 triggered a series of safety regulations that, while improving air travel, also led to the invention of the inflatable life-sized cardboard cutout of a pilot. Because why not? We need more cardboard in our lives.. Fact: Did you know that underwater searches are basically just fancy treasure hunts? Just without the pirates and the rum..
- Headline: In Haiti, Battling Disease With Open-Air Clinics. Impact: The establishment of open-air clinics in Haiti inspired a global movement where other struggling nations began to adopt the 'open-air' concept, eventually leading to outdoor yoga sessions replacing actual healthcare. Namaste!. Fact: Did you know that cholera and tuberculosis have been battling it out for centuries? It’s like the original reality show, but with way more drama and fewer sponsors..
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Ms. Marvel #1
$4,000
The Wicked + The Divine #1
$25
Batman #28
$3,000
Edge of Spider-Verse #2
$75
Saga #23
$15
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Frozen Sing-Along Elsa Doll
$150.00
LEGO Minecraft The Mine
$125.00
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Figures
$250.00
Zoomer Dino - Boom
$75.00
Nerf Mega ThunderBow Blaster
$150.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Destiny
$550.00
Mario Kart 8
$200.00
Dark Souls II
$200.00
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
$50.00
Dragon Age: Inquisition
$200.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
2014 Magic: The Gathering Black Lotus Vintage Masters
$3,000,000
2014 Panini Prizm World Cup Prizms Gold Cristiano Ronaldo
$162,000
2014 Topps Chrome Mike Trout #1 Black Refractor
$1,500
2014 Pokémon XY Flashfire Charizard EX #11
$465.00
2014 Panini Prizm NBA Prizms Black Kobe Bryant #66
$5,000