🧠 Inventions of 2003
Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
1 
Social Media Platform (MySpace)
2 
Voice Search Technology
3 
Electric Hybrid Vehicle (Prius)
4 
Online Video Streaming Platform
5 
3D Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
6 
Wi-Fi Home Routers
7 
Open-Source Web Browser (Firefox)
8 
Digital Rights Management Systems
9 
Medical Electronic Health Records
10 
Spam Filtering Algorithms
The Sounds of
The biggest hits of the year — Top 10 Pop & Country chart toppers
HEADLINES ON August 14, 2003
Full News Archive
- Headline: Cemeti Art House: Community and Art Revolution. Impact: Cemeti Art House became a beacon of artistic rebellion. In a bizarre twist of fate, the outrage caused by their installations led to a global movement of 'art with attitude', eventually inspiring a generation of artists who decided that canvas was just too mainstream. And we thought it was just paint!. Fact: Did you know that Mella Jaarsma once created a performance piece that involved wearing a giant chicken outfit? Art is truly subjective!.
- Headline: Royals Dominate Yankees in Historic Match. Impact: The Royals defeating the Yankees by such a margin sent shockwaves through the baseball community. This unexpected victory not only boosted the morale of Kansas City but also led to the rise of donut-themed merchandise in sports. Who knew pastries could wield such power?. Fact: Did you know that 'doughnut' was originally spelled 'donut'? That's right; the culinary arts have a history of rebellion, too!.
- Headline: For Water Bed Holdout, California Dreaming. Impact: Roland Formica's dedication to water beds may have inadvertently saved a generation from sleeping on flimsy mattresses. His store became a pilgrimage site for those seeking comfort, ultimately influencing the rise of more bizarre sleep trends. Next up: the inflatable mattress renaissance!. Fact: Did you know that water beds are the reason many people are now afraid of swimming pools? Just kidding, but you have to admit, it's a slippery slope!.
- Headline: What's 50, Curvy And Full of Air?; It's the Wiffle Ball, Still Popular, Holes and All. Impact: The Wiffle Ball's 50th birthday sparked a resurgence in backyard sports, leading to an explosion of 'family fun' events and tournaments that probably could have been avoided if people just stayed indoors and watched TV. Thanks, Wiffle Ball, for the chaos!. Fact: Did you know that some people still believe Wiffle Balls possess magical properties? They claim that hitting a home run with one can grant you three wishes. Spoiler: it doesn't..
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 2003, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #1
AAPL
Apple
Price in 2003
$0.22
Value in 2025
$1,226,446
Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 2003, it would be worth $1,226,446 today (1226.4x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Walking Dead #1
$75
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Volume II #3
$50
Y: The Last Man #10
$80
1602 #1
$30
Green Arrow #26
$150
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Beyblade: Metal Fusion
$300.00
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
$300.00
RoboSapien
$200.00
Bratz Dolls
$150.00
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003 Series)
$200.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
$150.00
Call of Duty
$100.25
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
$609.50
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
$60.00
Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
$80.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
LeBron James 2003-04 Topps Chrome Rookie Card #111
$250,000
2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection LeBron James Rookie Patch Auto #78
$2,400,000
2003-04 Topps Chrome Refractor Dwyane Wade Rookie Card #114
$1,504.99
2003-04 Upper Deck SP Authentic Carmelo Anthony Rookie Auto #148
$19,544
2003-04 Fleer Ultra Gold Medallion LeBron James Rookie Card #171
$800