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 25, 2005
Full News Archive
- Headline: DiMarco's Stellar Performance at Robert Trent Jones. Impact: Chris DiMarco's swing became a point of obsession for golf enthusiasts, leading to countless imitators and the inevitable rise of the 'Dad Bod Golf' trend—where the only requirement is to look like you just finished a barbecue.. Fact: Did you know that golfers use more sunscreen than any other athlete? Apparently, the sun isn’t just a hazard on the course; it’s also the leading cause of skin-related regrets..
- Headline: STORM AND CRISIS. Impact: The damage to oil refineries prompted a series of safety regulations that, while inconvenient, eventually led to greener energy initiatives. So, thanks Rita, for pushing us toward that solar panel on the roof we will definitely install someday.. Fact: Did you know that oil refineries are designed to be tough? They’ve weathered storms, economic crises, and even the occasional absurd reality TV show. Talk about resilience!.
- Headline: Benefits of Caffeinated Drink for Children Are Source of Debate. Impact: This debate over caffeinated drinks for kids led to the rise of 'adulting' coffee culture, where parents now scold their children for drinking soda while guzzling their overpriced lattes. Because nothing says 'healthy parenting' like hypocrisy.. Fact: Did you know that caffeine is the only legally available drug that is actively marketed to children? It’s like candy, but with a kick—perfect for those school projects where they really need to focus on their 3rd-grade math!.
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