🧠 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 December 31, 2001
Full News Archive
- Headline: Exploring Cable and Wireless Innovations. Impact: When Cable and Wireless decided to unveil a new view of the map, little did they know it would inspire a global obsession with GPS. Fast forward a few decades, and now we have people glued to their screens, missing the world around them in favor of 'finding the nearest coffee shop.' Thanks, Cable and Wireless!. Fact: Did you know that if maps were more like the ones at Cable and Wireless, we might have avoided the 'turn left at the giant tree' era of navigation? Ah, progress..
- Headline: Magic Triumphs Over Struggling Knicks. Impact: The Knicks' ongoing misfortune has created a parallel universe where fans have developed a sixth sense for disappointment. Each loss triggers a cosmic ripple that strengthens their resilience, leading to a new generation of emotionally robust fans... or just really good at coping with mediocrity.. Fact: Did you know that the Knicks' winning percentage might actually be a secret government experiment on how to lower public morale? Just a theory, of course..
- Headline: The Toll of Taliban Rule in Afghanistan. Impact: The legacy of the Taliban has reverberated through time, creating a cautionary tale that warns future regimes about the importance of governance, human rights, and the fact that fleeing to a better life often leads to a broken home. The ripple effect? A million lessons learned too late.. Fact: Did you know that 'sad and broken land' could also describe your average high school reunion? Just a thought..
- Headline: Two Worlds Paired by War: Life or Death, as Luck Will Have It. Impact: C.J. Chivers' impressions from two worlds paired by war highlight the randomness of fate. His insights have sent shockwaves through history, leading to the development of new strategies in crisis journalism—where journalists now carry a lucky charm to ensure they end up in the right place at the right time.. Fact: Did you know that luck is just fate's way of being sarcastic? So, if you're in a war zone, maybe avoid playing dice..
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