🧠 Inventions of 2001
Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
1 
Portable Music Player (iPod)
2 
Wi-Fi Public Hotspots
3 
Online Encyclopedia (Wikipedia)
4 
3G Mobile Networks
5 
Cloud Computing Concept
6 
Digital Video Compression (H.264)
7 
Online Photo Sharing
8 
Instant Messaging Platforms
9 
Tablet Computer Concept
10 
Satellite Broadband Internet
HEADLINES ON February 2, 2001
Full News Archive
- Headline: Berganio Sets Course Record at Pebble Beach. Impact: Berganio's record-breaking round inspired a new generation of golfers to wear brightly colored pants, leading to the rise of fashion disasters on golf courses everywhere. Who knew that plaid could become a trend?. Fact: Did you know that Tiger Woods has more tournament wins than most people have socks? Just imagine the laundry!.
- Headline: SHAREHOLDERS ORDER GAZPROM AUDIT. Impact: The audit uncovered so many discrepancies that it inadvertently sparked a new age of financial transparency, leading shareholders to demand audits for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.. Fact: Did you know that asking for an audit is like asking for the truth? Both can lead to uncomfortable conversations at family dinners..
- Headline: SWISSAIR PARENT TURNS DOWN INVESTMENT. Impact: This decision caused a ripple effect where every other airline suddenly became overly cautious, leading to an increase in awkward in-flight safety demonstrations. Thank you, SAirGroup, for the extra five minutes of seatbelt instructions!. Fact: Did you know that turning down an investment is just like turning down dessert? You might think it's a smart choice, but deep down, you know you're missing out on something sweet!.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 2001, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #3
AAPL
Apple
Price in 2001
$0.22
Value in 2025
$1,220,264
Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 2001, it would be worth $1,220,264 today (1220.3x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Amazing Spider-Man #36
$200
Ultimate Spider-Man #1
$50
Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again #1
$50
Y: The Last Man #1
$150
American Gods #1
$25
🧸 Top 5 Toys
LEGO BIONICLE
$150.00
Nintendo Game Boy Advance
$540.00
Harry Potter Movie Merchandise (Action Figures)
$120.00
Bratz Dolls
$150.00
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
$100.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Halo: Combat Evolved
$100.00
Grand Theft Auto III
$200.00
Super Smash Bros. Melee
$74.00
Final Fantasy X
$200.00
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
$25.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
Yu-Gi-Oh! Legend of Blue Eyes White Dragon - 1st Edition Blue-Eyes White Dragon
$10,000
2001 Topps Chrome Traded #T247 Ichiro Suzuki Rookie Card
$471
2001 Upper Deck Tiger Woods #1 Rookie Card
$25,100
2001 Pokémon Neo Revelation 1st Edition Holo Houndoom #8
$1,200
2001 SP Authentic Michael Jordan #MM1 Auto Jersey
$40,000