🧠 Inventions of 2022
Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
1 
Generative AI Chat Systems
2 
Electric Vertical Takeoff Aircraft Testing
3 
CRISPR Gene Therapy Trials
4 
Metaverse Platforms
5 
AI Code Generation Tools
6 
Web3 Smart Contract Platforms
7 
Direct-to-Satellite Mobile Connectivity
8 
Digital Twin Technology
9 
Remote Patient Monitoring Devices
10 
Autonomous Farming Equipment
HEADLINES ON January 17, 2022
Full News Archive
- Headline: Power Struggle in Florida Politics. Impact: This spat between Trump and the Florida governor led to a new reality show, 'Survivor: GOP Edition,' where political alliances were tested, and only one candidate emerged with a reality TV contract.. Fact: Did you know that Florida is often referred to as the 'Sunshine State'? Ironically, it also seems to be the 'Sunstroke State' when it comes to political decisions..
- Headline: China's Economic Slowdown: Global Implications. Impact: China's economic slowdown triggered a global panic that led to everyone suddenly deciding to invest in pet rocks, creating an unexpected surge in the rock industry.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing slower than China's economic growth in 2021 was the global community's collective response to it. Spoiler: It involved a lot of shrugging..
- Headline: Texas Synagogue Hostage Crisis Explained. Impact: The hostage situation sparked a series of 'How Not to Be a Hostage-Taker' workshops that ironically became quite popular, leading to a boom in self-help literature.. Fact: Did you know that negotiating with hostage-takers is a real career path? Just ask anyone who's ever tried to get a discount at a car dealership..
- Headline: The C.D.C.’s New Challenge? Grappling With Imperfect Science. Impact: The C.D.C. grappling with imperfect science led to a new initiative where scientists started throwing darts at a board covered in theories to make decisions. Surprisingly, it was more effective.. Fact: Did you know that science is just a fancy way of saying 'let's throw a bunch of ideas at the wall and see what sticks'? The C.D.C. might just need a bigger wall..
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Saga #55
$5,000
Something is Killing the Children #21
$450
Strange #1
$3,120
Batman/Superman: World's Finest #1
$50
Eight Billion Genies #1
$50
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Magic Mixies
$150.00
Squishmallows
$150.00
LEGO Succulents
$75.00
Jurassic World Dominion Figures
$150.00
Baby Yoda Animatronic Edition
$250.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Elden Ring
$250.00
Horizon Forbidden West
$45.00
God of War Ragnarök
$100.00
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
$263.66
Stray
$40.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Magic: The Gathering - Black Lotus (Secret Lair: 30th Anniversary Count Down Kit)
$500,000
Panini FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 National Landmarks
$112.50
Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield – Astral Radiance Misty
$250
2022 Yu-Gi-Oh! Blue-Eyes White Dragon (Ghosts From the Past: The 2nd Haunting)
$250
Topps Chrome F1 2022 Max Verstappen Superfractor
$1,000,000