🧠 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
HEADLINES ON November 30, 2003
Full News Archive
- Headline: Tragic Attacks on Foreign Nationals in Iraq. Impact: The aftermath of this tragic event sparked an international debate on the safety of diplomats, resulting in stricter security measures that ultimately led to a rise in overly cautious government officials. Thanks, Iraq!. Fact: Did you know that this kind of ambush is what inspired the phrase 'better safe than sorry'? Too bad it came at such a cost..
- Headline: Pet Food Industry's Health Revolution. Impact: The obesity crisis among pets led to the rise of dog yoga studios and cat fitness influencers. Who knew Fido would be the next Instagram star?. Fact: Did you know that pet obesity is often attributed to humans treating their pets like children? Sorry, Fluffy, but no dessert after dinner!.
- Headline: Those Who Serve, Those Who Are Served. Impact: The luxurious lifestyle of the Hotel Pierre co-op owners created a ripple effect of increasing envy and resentment among the general public, leading to the phrase 'living like the 1%,' which was then used to justify a rise in overpriced avocado toast.. Fact: Did you know that Hotel Pierre's bar staff has probably heard more juicy gossip than a high school cafeteria? And they probably serve better snacks too..
- Headline: The Greening Of Suburbia. Impact: If everyone had jumped on the hybrid bandwagon, we might have avoided the whole climate crisis drama. Instead, we got an endless Instagram feed of 'before and after' pictures of SUVs trying to go green.. Fact: Did you know that the Lexus RX hybrid was one of the first attempts to make the SUV environmentally friendly? Because nothing screams 'green' like a gas-guzzling luxury vehicle..
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