Inventions & Breakthroughs of November 2003
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
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
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON November 26, 2003
Full News Archive
- Headline: Japan's Banks Show Signs of Recovery. Impact: The banks' resurgence led to an unexpected global obsession with ramen noodles, as suddenly everyone had money to spend on gourmet dining, which in turn sparked the rise of food bloggers and Instagram influencers. Thanks, Japan!. Fact: Did you know that Japan's banks went from zero to hero faster than a superhero movie plot twist? They should really consider a sequel..
- Headline: Steinway's Challenges in Piano Production. Impact: The struggles of Steinway led to a worldwide piano shortage, causing an unanticipated boom in air guitar competitions. Now, the silent but passionate air guitarists rule the world!. Fact: Did you know that Steinway pianos are made with more precision than most government budgets? At least one of them is a sound investment..
- Headline: Dozens Offer A Kidney To Mourning. Impact: Alonzo Mourning's kidney crisis sparked a bizarre trend where people began offering spare organs for things like concert tickets and pizza, leading to a new barter economy that was both disturbing and oddly effective.. Fact: Did you know that altruism can sometimes lead to a kidney black market? Just kidding! But seriously, how far would you go for your favorite athlete?.
- Headline: World Business Briefing | Europe: Britain: Trade-Clearing Fees To Drop. Impact: The reduction in trade-clearing fees led to a sudden influx of traders who thought they were now millionaires, causing a market crash that was almost as entertaining as a reality TV show reunion.. Fact: Did you know that lowering fees is like giving a toddler a cookie? It may seem like a good idea at the time, but it can lead to chaos and a potential sugar crash..
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 2003, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #1
AAPL
Apple
Price in 2003
$0.22
2025 dataset value
$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