Inventions & Breakthroughs of January 2020
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine
2 
Remote Work Collaboration Platforms
3 
AI Image Generation Models
4 
5G Smartphone Adoption
5 
Contactless Payment Expansion
6 
Telehealth Platforms Scale-Up
7 
Autonomous Delivery Robots
8 
Edge AI Computing
9 
Digital Contact Tracing Apps
10 
Cloud Gaming Platforms
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON January 25, 2020
Full News Archive
- Headline: G.O.P. Senators Remain Firm on Impeachment. Impact: Had those GOP Senators actually listened to the Democrats, they might have accidentally invented a new type of bipartisan friendship, which would have caused a time paradox where they defeat the concept of gridlock, leading to a utopia where politicians actually work together. Shocking, I know.. Fact: Fun fact: In the world of politics, ignoring arguments is considered an Olympic sport. The GOP has been training for years!.
- Headline: Democrats Accuse Trump of National Danger. Impact: By branding Trump a danger, Democrats may have inadvertently set off a chain reaction that leads to the creation of a new reality show 'Survivor: Impeachment Edition' where politicians are voted off the island based on their loyalty to the party.. Fact: Did you know that calling someone a 'danger' has been scientifically proven to increase their chances of becoming a meme? Thanks, Democrats!.
- Headline: Sanders Leads Ahead of Iowa Caucuses. Impact: If Sanders had not seized the lead, Iowa might have become the first state to hold a caucus with absolutely no excitement, leading to a nationwide epidemic of yawning and a 20% decrease in coffee sales. Way to avoid a caffeine crisis, Bernie!. Fact: Iowa is known for its corn, but if you ask Iowans, they'll tell you they produce more undecided voters than anything else. It’s a special skill!.
- Headline: Bowen Yang of ‘S.N.L.’ Is a Smash. And a Mensch.. Impact: Bowen Yang's success could spark a revolution where all SNL cast members are required to have at least one interesting life story, ultimately leading to a new reality where politicians are replaced by comedians in every government position. Hilarity ensues.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Mensch' is Yiddish for a person of integrity and honor. So while Bowen is a smash, I’m still waiting for the mensch who can fix Congress!.
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Batman #92
$50
Thor #5
$42,000
Strange Adventures #1
$400
Venom #25
$50
Something is Killing the Children #7
$450
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo Switch Game)
$69.99
LEGO Super Mario Adventures with Mario Starter Course
$200.00
Baby Yoda (The Child) Animatronic Edition
$120.00
LOL Surprise! O.M.G. Remix Fashion Dolls
$75.00
Paw Patrol Dino Rescue Dino Patroller
$135.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
The Last of Us Part II
$1,006.24
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
$45.00
Cyberpunk 2077
$5.00
Hades
$10.00
DOOM Eternal
Unknown
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
2020 Panini Prizm Justin Herbert Rookie Card
$1,450
2020 Topps Chrome F1 Lewis Hamilton Autograph Card
$1,225
2020 Pokémon Sword & Shield Charizard VMAX (Shiny)
$65.00
2020 Panini National Treasures LaMelo Ball Rookie Patch Autograph
$315,000
Magic: The Gathering Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Box Topper (Godzilla Series)
$10,000