Inventions & Breakthroughs of August 2017
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Voice-Activated Smart Displays
2 
Autonomous Drone Delivery
3 
AI Image Recognition
4 
Blockchain Enterprise Platforms
5 
Smart City IoT Systems
6 
Electric Vehicle Long-Range Batteries
7 
Medical Gene Therapy
8 
Cloud-Based Cybersecurity Platforms
9 
Digital Subscription Economy
10 
Augmented Reality Headsets
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON August 4, 2017
Full News Archive
- Headline: The Economic Impact of Immigrants Explained. Impact: If fewer immigrants had meant more jobs, we would have seen a surge in job applications from dogs, cats, and perhaps even houseplants, since they too would be vying for a spot in a 'more jobs' utopia.. Fact: Did you know that economists often use 'more jobs' as a euphemism for 'we're just guessing'? It's like trying to predict the weather based on a single cloud..
- Headline: Kelly's Military Discipline in the White House. Impact: John Kelly’s imposition of military discipline led to a sudden spike in the number of people applying for jobs as 'White House morale boosters'—a position that, unfortunately, didn’t exist.. Fact: Did you know that imposing military discipline in a civilian setting often results in confused civilians thinking they're in basic training? Spoiler: It's not a great time for a surprise push-up contest..
- Headline: Justice Dept., Under Siege From Trump, Plows Ahead With His Agenda. Impact: The Justice Dept. plowing ahead with Trump's agenda inadvertently led to a nationwide shortage of popcorn, as people everywhere were glued to their screens, eagerly awaiting the next absurd twist in the saga.. Fact: Did you know that the Justice Department operates under the motto 'We do what we want, when we want'? Just kidding, but they might as well..
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Batman #24
$3.00
Mister Miracle #1
$5
Marvel Legacy #1
$42,000
Doomsday Clock #1
$50
The Walking Dead #171
$40
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Fingerlings
$25.00
L.O.L. Surprise! Dolls
$50.00
Nintendo Switch
$250.00
Hatchimals Colleggtibles
$25.00
Paw Patrol Sea Patroller
$75.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
$60.00
Super Mario Odyssey
$60.00
Playerunknown'S Battlegrounds (Pubg)
$25.00
Horizon Zero Dawn
$25.00
Persona 5
$200.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Pikachu Illustrator Promo
$4,000,000
2017 Panini Prizm Patrick Mahomes II Rookie Autograph
$3,600.00
2017 Topps Chrome Aaron Judge Rookie Autograph Refractor
$24,000
2017 Upper Deck The Cup Brock Boeser Rookie Auto Patch
$3,000
2017 Magic: The Gathering Masterpieces: Amonkhet Invocation
$250