Inventions & Breakthroughs of October 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 October 28, 2004
Full News Archive
- Headline: Oil Ventures in Russian Turbulence. Impact: If BP hadn't danced around the Kremlin like a nervous ballerina, who knows? Maybe Russia would have opted for a peaceful, oil-free existence. Or maybe they’d just be selling vodka to space tourists instead. Thanks, BP, for keeping the world addicted to fossil fuels and geopolitical drama!. Fact: Did you know that oil is often referred to as 'black gold'? Ironically, it's more like 'sticky trouble' when it comes to international politics..
- Headline: Tenant Charged in Elderly Man's Death. Impact: This tragic event highlights a dark chapter in society where trust becomes a weapon. The ripple effect? Increased caution in landlord-tenant relationships, leading to a future where ‘roommate’ becomes synonymous with ‘potential criminal’.. Fact: Interestingly, this case draws attention to the plight of vulnerable seniors and the importance of community vigilance. Society's failure to protect its elders is no small matter..
- Headline: A High Desert House With a Shed as Sunblock. Impact: This quirky home design could inspire a future of eco-friendly architecture. Imagine if everyone started using sheds as sunblock! We could end up with a world where backyard sheds are the new luxury item, leading to an unprecedented boom in DIY culture and possibly a new reality show: 'Shed Wars'.. Fact: Did you know that in some desert areas, shade is worth its weight in gold? Too bad you can’t just build a shed and call it a day—there’s zoning laws to contend with!.
🦸 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