🧠 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
The Sounds of
The biggest hits of the year — Top 10 Pop & Country chart toppers
HEADLINES ON August 27, 2001
Full News Archive
- Headline: Mental Health Disparities Among Minorities. Impact: This report sparked a series of reforms in mental health care, leading to the establishment of programs that would eventually inspire a whole new genre of self-help books—because nothing says 'healing' like reading a book by someone who can't even remember their own therapist's name.. Fact: Did you know that mental health services in the U.S. were often more accessible to pets than to certain minority groups? Barking therapy anyone?.
- Headline: Flaws in Missile Defense Strategy Revealed. Impact: The inadequacies of missile defense systems led to a frantic arms race that not only increased tensions but also inspired a whole line of sci-fi movies where the hero saves the day with a paperclip and a rubber band. Truly inspiring.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'rogue nation' was once used to describe my uncle’s backyard BBQ? Mayhem followed, but at least the hot dogs were good..
- Headline: The No. 1 Who's No Longer Relevant. Impact: Martina Hingis's struggle to maintain her ranking triggered a trend of athletes reinventing themselves post-peak, leading to an entire industry of motivational speakers who may or may not have ever played sports.. Fact: Did you know that Hingis is also known for her incredible ability to lose gracefully? Apparently, it’s a skill that doesn’t translate to life after sports..
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