🧠 Inventions of 2018
Verified invention milestones and practical breakthroughs associated with the year.
1 
Artificial Intelligence Language Models
2 
Autonomous Driving Chips
3 
Blockchain Smart Identity Systems
4 
Digital Health Remote Monitoring
5 
Smart Speaker Ecosystem Expansion
6 
Electric Vehicle Mass Production (Model 3)
7 
Cloud-Based AI APIs
8 
Facial Recognition Systems
9 
Online Education Microcredentials
10 
Digital Payment Super Apps
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON July 19, 2018
Full News Archive
- Headline: Tattoo Trends: The Bang Bang Phenomenon. Impact: The rise of tattoo culture led to an unexpected boom in waiting rooms and regrets, inadvertently giving rise to the phrase 'tattoo regret' and the invention of laser removal technology. Who knew a line could change lives?. Fact: Did you know that waiting in line for a tattoo is basically a rite of passage? You might as well get a tattoo of 'I waited here for three hours'!.
- Headline: End of Libor: Financial Industry Unprepared. Impact: As Libor fades into the financial history books, it may just trigger a wave of existential crises among bankers, who will have to confront the terrifying challenge of actually doing math without a crutch.. Fact: Fun fact: Libor is not just a number; it’s a word that sounds like a fancy drink you’d order at a bar, but instead, it’s just a financial headache..
- Headline: ‘Castle Rock’ Is a Stephen King Story That Isn’t Really a Stephen King Story. Impact: The confusion around 'Castle Rock' may have led to a pop culture phenomenon where fans started mixing up their horror genres, resulting in a new genre: horror-comedy. Thank you for the nightmares and the laughs, Stephen!. Fact: Did you know that Stephen King is basically the reason for 80% of our collective fear of clowns and basements? You're welcome, America..
🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Immortal Hulk #1
$75
Black Panther #1
$100
Venom #1
$200
Die #1
$95
Batman: White Knight #8
$42
🧸 Top 5 Toys
L.O.L. Surprise! Dolls
$25.00
Fingerlings
$25.00
LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Great Hall
$150.00
Pomsies
$360.00
Treasure X
$30.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
God of War
$200.00
Red Dead Redemption 2
$63.96
Marvel’s Spider-Man
$200.00
Celeste
$200.00
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
$388.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Luka Dončić 2018 Panini Prizm Silver Prizm #280
$2,000
Shohei Ohtani 2018 Topps Chrome Rookie Autograph #RA-SO
$9,500
Ronald Acuña Jr. 2018 Topps Chrome Update Rookie Card #HMT25
$1,055
Lionel Messi Panini Prizm World Cup 2018 Blue Lazer #80
$1,500
Charizard GX 2018 Pokémon Sun & Moon—Burning Shadows Secret Hyper Rare #150/147
$250