Inventions & Breakthroughs of October 2000
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
USB Flash Drive
2 
Wi-Fi Mass Adoption
3 
Digital Camera Consumer Boom
4 
Online Search Advertising
5 
Human Genome Draft Completion
6 
MP3 Digital Music Ecosystem
7 
Voice over IP Services Expansion
8 
Flat-Panel LCD Television
9 
Online Mapping Services
10 
E-Book Reader Concept
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON October 13, 2000
Full News Archive
- Headline: Tino Martinez Shines in Playoff Series. Impact: Tino Martinez's playoff success sparked a chain reaction leading to the rise of celebrity athletes, ultimately resulting in the Kardashian family owning a sports team. Thanks, Tino!. Fact: Did you know that Tino Martinez once played with a broken bat? Just kidding, but it feels like he did with how much he carried that team!.
- Headline: In Effect, Two First Ladies; Both Women in Giuliani's Life Are Playing Public Roles. Impact: Giuliani's dual first ladies created a political soap opera that paved the way for future politicians to take their personal drama public, because who needs privacy when you can have ratings?. Fact: Did you know that having two first ladies is like having two remote controls? One never works when you need it, and the other is just a distraction!.
- Headline: A Haze As Ever Purple. Impact: Jimi Hendrix's legacy continues to inspire musicians, but it also inadvertently led to the rise of countless 'bad cover' bands. Thanks a lot, Jimi!. Fact: Did you know that Jimi Hendrix once set his guitar on fire? Who knew that was the precursor to 'smoky' music festivals?.
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Ultimate Spider-Man #1
$100
The Authority #12
$50
New X-Men #114
$50
Superman: Y2K #1
$30.00
Transmetropolitan #31
$15
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Razor Scooter
$150.00
Teksta Robotic Puppy
$75.00
Poo-Chi
$200.00
Pokemon Trading Card Game
$300.00
Hit Clips
$150.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
The Sims
$50.00
Diablo II
$200.00
Counter-Strike
$100.00
Final Fantasy IX
$200.00
Tony Hawk'S Pro Skater 2
$200.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
2000 Playoff Contenders Tom Brady Autograph Rookie Card
$20,000
2000 Pokémon Neo Genesis 1st Edition Lugia Holo
$60,000
2000 Bowman Chrome Tom Brady Rookie Card
$3,000
2000 Magic: The Gathering Nemesis Foil Brainstorm
$150
2000 Yu-Gi-Oh! Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon 1st Edition Blue-Eyes White Dragon
$10,000