Inventions & Breakthroughs of November 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 November 27, 2004
Full News Archive
- Headline: Renewed Violence Threatens Sudan Peace Efforts. Impact: The renewed violence in Sudan sparked a series of international debates on the effectiveness of peace agreements, leading to a fashion trend among diplomats where they now wear ‘Peace Pact’ lapel pins that ironically symbolize the exact opposite of peace.. Fact: Did you know that peace agreements often have a shelf life shorter than the average loaf of bread? Freshly signed, but just as likely to be thrown away in a fit of rage..
- Headline: Tragic Bronx Fire Takes Young Lives. Impact: This tragic fire led to stricter building codes in urban areas, eventually inspiring a new genre of reality television: 'Fire Safety Makeover', where they teach you to turn your home into an unburnable fortress. Ratings were surprisingly low.. Fact: House fires are more common than you think! It's almost like homes were designed to spontaneously combust... oh wait..
- Headline: Givers and Colleges Clash on Spending. Impact: The clashes between givers and colleges set a precedent for future donor contracts, inspiring a new generation of university alumni to demand lifetime supply of free coffee in exchange for their contributions. Because who doesn't want their coffee with a side of guilt?. Fact: Donating to universities is like giving a toddler a cookie: they’ll never be satisfied and will always want more. Welcome to the endless cycle of higher education funding!.
🦸 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