Inventions & Breakthroughs of March 2004
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
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
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON March 13, 2004
Full News Archive
- Headline: Sports of The Times; Tobacco Road Is Turning Into Football Turf. Impact: This shift from basketball to football in Tobacco Road created a cosmic imbalance in the sports universe, leading to debates that tore apart families and friendships, as if choosing a sports allegiance were akin to picking a side in a civil war. Who knew turf wars could be so literal?. Fact: Did you know that this transformation is a prime example of how sports can change regional identities? Just wait until they start serving nachos at college basketball games—what a world!.
- Headline: China's Need for Metal Keeps U.S. Scrap Dealers Scrounging. Impact: The insatiable demand for scrap metal led to a nationwide scavenger hunt, with Americans digging through their attics and garages in search of anything remotely metallic. Who knew that the junk in your garage could be worth more than your car?. Fact: Did you know that at one point, metal recycling became the hottest trend among hipsters? Forget artisanal coffee—now it’s all about artisanal scrap metal..
🦸 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