AUGUST 12, 2005

FRIDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 2005
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $5,278 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min_Wage_Hourly: $6.20
Median_Home_Price: $195,400.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $2.15
Bread_Price_Avg: $1.15
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $6.64
First_Class_Stamp: $0.38
Milk_Price_Avg: $3.42
Top Movies From 2005
1 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
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Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
2 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
3 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
4 War of the Worlds
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War of the Worlds
5 King Kong
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King Kong
6 Wedding Crashers
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Wedding Crashers
7 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
8 Batman Begins
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Batman Begins
9 Madagascar
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Madagascar
10 Mr. & Mrs. Smith
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Mr. & Mrs. Smith
White Noise
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White Noise
Coach Carter
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Coach Carter
Elektra
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Elektra
Boogeyman
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Boogeyman
Hitch
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Hitch
Constantine
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Constantine
Son of the Mask
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Son of the Mask
The Pacifier
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The Pacifier
Robots
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Robots
Hostage
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Hostage
Ice Princess
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Ice Princess
Sin City
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Sin City
Sahara
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Sahara
Fever Pitch
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Fever Pitch
The Amityville Horror
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The Amityville Horror
A Lot Like Love
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A Lot Like Love
Kingdom of Heaven
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Kingdom of Heaven
House of Wax
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House of Wax
Crash
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Crash
Monster-in-Law
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Monster-in-Law
Bewitched
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Bewitched
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Fantastic Four
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Fantastic Four
The Island
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The Island
Sky High
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Sky High
The Dukes of Hazzard
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The Dukes of Hazzard
Four Brothers
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Four Brothers
The 40-Year-Old Virgin
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The 40-Year-Old Virgin
Red Eye
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Red Eye
The Incredibles
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The Incredibles
The Polar Express
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The Polar Express
Ocean's Twelve
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Ocean's Twelve
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
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Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
The Aviator
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The Aviator
Blade: Trinity
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Blade: Trinity
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Television On August 12, 2005
Grey's Anatomy poster
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Grey's Anatomy
Supernatural poster
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Supernatural
The Simpsons poster
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The Simpsons
House poster
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House
NCIS poster
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NCIS
Family Guy poster
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Family Guy
Smallville poster
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Smallville
Law & Order poster
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Law & Order
Lost poster
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Lost
The Story of August 12, 2005

On August 12, 2005, the legal repercussions of corporate malfeasance continued to unfold as former WorldCom executive Scott Sullivan was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in one of the largest accounting frauds in U.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of August 2005

Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.

1 Video Sharing Platform (YouTube)
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Video Sharing Platform (YouTube)
2 Cloud Storage Services
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Cloud Storage Services
3 Mobile App Ecosystem Concept
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Mobile App Ecosystem Concept
4 High-Speed Broadband Internet
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High-Speed Broadband Internet
5 Hybrid Cloud Computing
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Hybrid Cloud Computing
6 Podcast Monetization Systems
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Podcast Monetization Systems
7 Digital Advertising Platforms
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Digital Advertising Platforms
8 Online Collaboration Tools
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Online Collaboration Tools
9 HD Video Cameras
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HD Video Cameras
10 Medical Genomic Testing
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Medical Genomic Testing

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

HEADLINES ON August 12, 2005

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  • Headline: Exploring Equestrian Wonders in Santa Ynez. Impact: The Horses of Wine Country event sparked an unexpected trend where wine aficionados began competing in equestrian events, leading to the creation of 'Whinology' – a sport that combines sipping and riding, ultimately giving rise to the world's first wine-sipping rodeo in 2045.. Fact: Did you know that the horses in Santa Ynez are actually just there for the free wine tastings? They have a better palate than most humans..
  • Headline: WorldCom CFO Sentenced for Fraud. Impact: Scott D Sullivan's sentencing set off a chain reaction of corporate fraud awareness, ultimately leading to a bizarre trend where CEOs started wearing 'I'm not a fraud' T-shirts, which ironically became the new symbol of financial integrity.. Fact: Did you know that 'WorldCom' is just 'World' and 'Com' mashed together like a bad corporate smoothie? Guess they blended their finances too!.
  • Headline: Exploring Classical Music's Hidden Gems. Impact: The introduction of non-canonical classical music transformed the music scene, leading to a rebellious faction of classical composers who began incorporating heavy metal elements, giving birth to 'Baroque Metal' and spawning a new generation of headbanging harpsichordists.. Fact: Did you know that if you play Olivier Messiaen's work backwards, it sounds suspiciously like a cat walking on a piano? Just a fun fact for your next dinner party!.
  • Headline: City to Release Thousands ofOral Histories of 9/11 Today. Impact: The release of thousands of oral histories from 9/11 not only preserved the memories of bravery but also inspired a bizarre reality show called 'Real Heroes of 9/11' that ultimately flopped faster than a lead balloon due to its complete lack of sensitivity.. Fact: Did you know that each oral history entry was like a time capsule? Just imagine the historians in 3023 sifting through our awkward attempts at heroism and thinking, 'Wow, they really thought that was a good idea?'.
  • Headline: Woods Feels the Wrath of Baltusrol. Impact: Tiger Woods' struggles at Baltusrol led to the formation of a support group for professional golfers suffering from 'golf anxiety,' which eventually inspired a reality TV show where golfers would talk about their feelings while playing miniature golf.. Fact: Did you know that Tiger Woods' shirt color is directly correlated with his mood? It's true! The darker the shirt, the worse the day—and if he ever shows up in plaid, just call the paramedics!.

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
All Star Batman & Robin, The Boy Wonder #1
$24.00
Infinite Crisis #1
Infinite Crisis #1
$50
House of M #1
House of M #1
$95
The Walking Dead #19
The Walking Dead #19
$150
Y: The Last Man #37
Y: The Last Man #37
$40
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Xbox 360
Xbox 360
$100.00
Tamagotchi Connection V2
Tamagotchi Connection V2
$240.00
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
$7,000.00
i-Dog
i-Dog
$150.00
Transformers Cybertron: Optimus Prime
Transformers Cybertron: Optimus Prime
$200.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 4
$243.85
God Of War
God Of War
$200.00
Shadow Of The Colossus
Shadow Of The Colossus
$200.00
Battlefield 2
Battlefield 2
$30.00
Call Of Duty 2
Call Of Duty 2
$100.25
⚾ Notable Trading Cards
Magic: The Gathering Pithing Needle (Champions of Kamigawa Block Pro Tour Promo)
Magic: The Gathering Pithing Needle (Champions of Kamigawa Block Pro Tour Promo)
$80
Upper Deck Exquisite Collection LeBron James Auto Patch Card
Upper Deck Exquisite Collection LeBron James Auto Patch Card
$250,000
Pokémon EX Deoxys Rayquaza Gold Star
Pokémon EX Deoxys Rayquaza Gold Star
$8,100
2005 Topps Chrome Aaron Rodgers Rookie Card
2005 Topps Chrome Aaron Rodgers Rookie Card
$1,500