Inventions & Breakthroughs of May 2005
Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.
1 
Video Sharing Platform (YouTube)
2 
Cloud Storage Services
3 
Mobile App Ecosystem Concept
4 
High-Speed Broadband Internet
5 
Hybrid Cloud Computing
6 
Podcast Monetization Systems
7 
Digital Advertising Platforms
8 
Online Collaboration Tools
9 
HD Video Cameras
10 
Medical Genomic Testing
The Sounds of
Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year
HEADLINES ON May 13, 2005
Full News Archive
- Headline: Broadway's Usher Spotlight Revealed. Impact: This headline about Usher's name in lights sparked a long-standing debate about whether performers should be known by their first names only. Fast forward to 2025, and we had a world leader just known as 'Beyoncé.'. Fact: Did you know that Usher's real name is Usher Raymond IV? So, when you call him just 'Usher,' you're actually only getting part of his name. It's like calling a king 'Bob.'.
- Headline: To Our Readers. Impact: The expansion of the Business Day section marked the beginning of the never-ending quest for media outlets to create content that no one asked for, resulting in the infamous 'Business Cat' meme as a response.. Fact: Editors' Notes are like the fine print of the news world: essential, yet somehow always overlooked—much like that gym membership you forgot you signed up for..
- Headline: Gay Orlando Steps Out. Impact: The emergence of Orlando's gay scene not only attracted tourists but also inspired other cities to up their game, leading to a global competition for the best drag brunches. Who knew brunch could be so fierce?. Fact: Orlando's Parliament House was the first in the world to host a drag queen bingo night. So, next time you’re yelling 'Bingo!' remember that fabulous queens might just be the ones bringing you luck!.
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 2005, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #3
AMZN
Amazon
Price in 2005
$2.23
2025 dataset value
$101,869
Amazon - If you invested $1,000 in 2005, it would be worth $101,869 today (101.9x return)
🦸 Top 5 Comics
All Star Batman & Robin, The Boy Wonder #1
$24.00
Infinite Crisis #1
$50
House of M #1
$95
The Walking Dead #19
$150
Y: The Last Man #37
$40
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Xbox 360
$100.00
Tamagotchi Connection V2
$240.00
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
$7,000.00
i-Dog
$150.00
Transformers Cybertron: Optimus Prime
$200.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Resident Evil 4
$243.85
God Of War
$200.00
Shadow Of The Colossus
$200.00
Battlefield 2
$30.00
Call Of Duty 2
$100.25
⚾ Notable Trading Cards
Magic: The Gathering Pithing Needle (Champions of Kamigawa Block Pro Tour Promo)
$80
Upper Deck Exquisite Collection LeBron James Auto Patch Card
$250,000
Pokémon EX Deoxys Rayquaza Gold Star
$8,100
2005 Topps Chrome Aaron Rodgers Rookie Card
$1,500