🧠 Inventions of 2005
Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
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
HEADLINES ON November 21, 2005
Full News Archive
- Headline: Senators Challenge Cheney's Military Prison Policies. Impact: If those three senators had just agreed, we could have avoided a whole generation of political memes and Twitter rants about military policy. Instead, the stubbornness created a butterfly effect that led to years of debates about ethics, which, spoiler alert, still aren't resolved.. Fact: Did you know that 'toe the line' actually has nothing to do with foot care? It's about standing in line! So really, they were just being terrible at following instructions..
- Headline: Consistency and Caution Give Stewart Second Title. Impact: Tony Stewart's win created a chain reaction that led to the invention of countless motivational posters featuring checkered flags and the phrase 'Consistency is key.' Because, obviously, that’s what everyone needs to succeed in life—more posters.. Fact: Did you know that finishing 15th in a race can still earn you a title? Imagine if life worked that way—'Congratulations on your 15th-place job interview, you’re hired!'.
- Headline: Long Before MTV, There Was Streisand TV. Impact: The existence of Streisand TV set a precedent for celebrity culture that paved the way for reality TV stars who think they can sing. Thanks to this, we got a whole era of 'talent' shows featuring people who can't carry a tune in a bucket.. Fact: Did you know that Barbra Streisand's impact on pop culture is so massive, even her hair could probably win a Grammy? It deserves its own show, really..
Wall Street Time Machine
The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 2005, here's what it would be worth in 2025.
Rank #3
AMZN
Amazon
Price in 2005
$2.23
Value in 2025
$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
⚾ Top 5 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