🧠 Inventions of 2004
Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
1 
Social Networking Platform (Facebook)
2 
Podcasting Technology
3 
Web-Based Email (Gmail)
4 
Online Map Navigation (Google Maps)
5 
Digital Music Store (iTunes)
6 
Wi-Fi Voice Calling
7 
Portable GPS Navigation
8 
Search Engine Autocomplete
9 
Online Travel Aggregators
10 
Medical Imaging PACS Expansion
The Sounds of
The biggest hits of the year — Top 10 Pop & Country chart toppers
HEADLINES ON February 2, 2004
Full News Archive
- Headline: Sexual Assaults on Upper East Side. Impact: Kevin White's criminal escapades not only traumatized his victims but also led to a spike in neighborhood watch programs and a new trend of 'Don't Walk Alone' buddy systems. Who knew fear could spark community bonding?. Fact: Did you know that Kevin White might actually be the reason for the rise of self-defense classes? Thanks, Kevin, for the unintended gym memberships!.
- Headline: A Religious Renewal at the Salvation Army Raises the Threat of a Church-State Dispute. Impact: The Salvation Army's push to reaffirm its evangelical roots sent shockwaves through the secular workforce, leading to a tiny wave of people questioning if they were actually working for a charity or a religious cult. Fun times!. Fact: Did you know that many employees suddenly became experts in Bible verses? Because nothing says 'team bonding' like a round of scripture memorization!.
🦸 Top 5 Comics
Astonishing X-Men #1
$50
Identity Crisis #1
$75.00
Superman/Batman #10
$6,000
Blade of the Immortal #91
$10
The Walking Dead #9
$150
🧸 Top 5 Toys
RoboSapien
$200.00
Barbie as Princess Anneliese
$75.00
Nintendo DS
$350.00
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
$300.00
Beyblade G-Revolution
$700.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
World of Warcraft
$4.25
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
$180.79
Halo 2
$370.00
Half-Life 2
$200.00
Far Cry
$50.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
2004 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection LeBron James Autographed Rookie Card
$500,000
2004 Topps Chrome Lionel Messi Rookie Card
$322,080
2004 Pokémon EX Team Rocket Returns Charizard Star
$450
2004 Topps Chrome Eli Manning Autographed Rookie Card
$1,500
2004 Magic: The Gathering Chalice of the Void (Mirrodin)
$250