Inventions & Breakthroughs of September 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 September 7, 2005
Full News Archive
- Headline: Exploring Clyde Edgerton's Airborne Adventures. Impact: If only Clyde Edgerton had chosen a different title, we might have avoided the influx of wilderness-themed reality shows. Imagine a world where 'Solo: My Adventures in the Air' inspired less outdoor survival and more hot air ballooning—much safer, right?. Fact: Did you know that 'Into the Wild' is just a fancy way of saying 'I forgot my GPS'?.
- Headline: New Jersey's School Overcrowding Crisis. Impact: This overcrowded school scenario sparked a nationwide movement where students began to see lunch lines as a competitive sport, leading to the rise of the 'Hot Lunch Olympics.' Who knew school lunches could be so cutthroat?. Fact: Did you know that in New Jersey, even the lunch lines have to be licensed and regulated? Just kidding—it's still chaos..
- Headline: Toyota Hopes to Push Its Hybrids Beyond the Niche. Impact: Toyota's ambition to push hybrids into the mainstream led to a global obsession with eco-friendly cars, which eventually culminated in a bizarre subculture of eco-conscious car enthusiasts who debate the merits of driving ‘green’ while sipping organic soy lattes.. Fact: Did you know that 'Prius' is actually Latin for 'I hope this car doesn't break down on the highway'?.
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