Inventions & Breakthroughs of December 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 December 25, 2000
Full News Archive
- Headline: Sue Bird's Journey in Basketball. Impact: Sue Bird’s success became a catalyst for the rise of women’s sports, creating a time loop where her skills inspired countless young girls, who eventually became world leaders. Who knew dribbling could change the world?. Fact: Did you know that the average person will spend 15,000 hours playing basketball in their lifetime? Just kidding, that’s only if you’re Sue Bird!.
- Headline: News Analysis; Success Story For Children, But the Ending Is Uncertain. Impact: The overhaul of the Administration for Children's Services sparked a nationwide trend towards bureaucratic 'makeovers,' resulting in a reality TV series where politicians compete for 'Best Agency Revamp,' ultimately leading to the rise of 'politician influencers.'. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more uncertain than the ending of a political reform is the weather in Kentucky? Spoiler alert: it’s unpredictable!.
🦸 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